Cell types in the pituitary of the roach, Rutilus rutilus (L.) , (Teleostei)
Jafri, S.I.; Ensor, D.M.
Journal of Anatomy 130(Pt 4): 667-672
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-8782 PMID: 6159340 Document Number: 158665
The pituitary of roach, Rutilus rutilus, is pear-shaped and situated in the sella turcica. It is characterized by a large pars nervosa, which penetrates deep into the other regions, splitting the proximal pars distalis. Spatial localization of nerve fibers types and glandular cell types occurs. Using a variety of staining techniques, 6 glandular cell types were localized and their distribution is discussed in relation to those of other teleost pituitaries.