Neural crest derivatives Flashcards
1
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Immunohistochemistry: S100
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schwannoma
melanoma
langerhans histiocytosis (S100 and CD1A)
2
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Peripheral nervous system
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autonomic nervous system (vagus nerve, sympathetic ganglia) Dorsal root ganglia sensory nerves schwann cells cranial nerves
3
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Ear
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ossicles (maleus, incus, stapes)
4
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Eye
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Anterior chamber: cornea sclera ciliary muscles iris pigment cell (eye color)
5
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Adrenal gland
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chromaffin cells: gut function
catecholamines (sympathetic stimulation)
6
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Mouth
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Odontoblasts: dentin, teeth (neural crest toothpaste cells)
7
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heart
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aorticopulmonary septum
8
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digestive system
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enteric nervous system
celiac ganglion
enterochromaffin (serotonin)
9
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Thyroid
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parafollicular c cells (calcitonin)
10
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Skin
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melanocytes