Adrenergic cell groups refers to collections of neurons in the central nervous system that stain for
PNMT
Phenylethanolamine ''N''-methyltransferase (PNMT) is an enzyme found primarily in the adrenal medulla that converts norepinephrine (noradrenaline) to epinephrine (adrenaline). It is also expressed in small groups of neurons in the human brain and ...
, the enzyme that converts norepinephrine to
epinephrine
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone and medication which is involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., respiration). It appears as a white microcrystalline granule. Adrenaline is normally produced by the adrenal glands and ...
(adrenaline). Thus, it is postulated that the neurotransmitter they produce may be epinephrine (adrenaline). Located in the medulla, they are named
adrenergic cell group C1,
adrenergic cell group C2, and
adrenergic cell group C3.
See also
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Noradrenergic cell groups
Noradrenergic cell groups refers to collections of neurons in the central nervous system that have been demonstrated by histochemical fluorescence to contain the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (noradrenalin). They are named
* Noradrenergic cell ...
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External links
* More information a
BrainInfo
Adrenaline
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