Question
Glomus cells are found in –
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Bladder
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| B. |
Brain
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| C. |
Chemoreceptors
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| D. |
Kidney
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Ans. is ‘c’ i.e., Chemoreceptors
- Arterial chemoreceptors consist of globular aggregations of chemoreceptive cells (glomus cells), and supportive cells, separated from one another by fibrous tissue septa.
- In these setpa and between glomus cells, numerous capillaries and nerve fibers are seen.
- The glomus cells have the structure of endocrine amine hormone secreting cells.
