Some observations on the ultrastructure of the adenohypophysis of the Plains viscacha (Lagostomus maximus).
The ultrastructural appearance of the pars distalis of the Plains viscacha is described. Of particular interest are the prolactin cells and stellate cells and the intercellular cysts or channels which may be part of a transport system for hormones.
D000818:Animals; D002682:Chinchilla / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D010903:Pituitary Gland, Anterior / Q000166:cytology / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D010908:Pituitary Hormones, Anterior / Q000378:metabolism; D011388:Prolactin / Q000378:metabolism
D010908:Pituitary Hormones, Anterior; D011388:Prolactin