Anatomy

Neuroepithelial Bodies

Innervated clusters of NEUROEPITHELIAL CELLS found in the LUNGS. They act as airway OXYGEN sensors, releasing regulatory PEPTIDES and SEROTONIN in response to HYPOXIA.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Innervated clusters of NEUROEPITHELIAL CELLS found in the LUNGS. They act as airway OXYGEN sensors, releasing regulatory PEPTIDES and SEROTONIN in response to HYPOXIA.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Bodies, Neuroepithelial
  • Body, Neuroepithelial
  • Neuroepithelial Body

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2005

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Previous Indexing

  • Epithelial Cells (1973-2004)
  • Neurosecretory Systems (1982-2004)

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  1. A08w.675w.650w.915w.500w.530w.550
  2. A08w.800w.950w.500w.530w.550
  3. A11w.436.690w.550
  4. A11w.671w.650w.915w.500w.530w.550

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Neuroepithelial Bodies. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D046568. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D046568
  2. Neuroepithelial Bodies. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70062238