The Carotid Body as a Neuroendocrine Organ Involved in Control of Erythropoiesis
AUTOR(ES)
Tramezzani, J. H.
RESUMO
The carotid body is generally regarded solely as a chemoreceptor. This paper presents evidence that the carotid body is also an endocrine gland, secreting one or more erythropoiesis-controlling hormones. Its removal is followed by anemia and by a lack of reticulocyte response to daily bleeding.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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