Five specific types of cell were recognized in the pars distalis of the dog's hypophysis after staining by Crossmon's modification of the Mallory stain, either alone or in combination with aldehydefuchsin.Orange acidophils are similar in appearance in mature and immature animals and are considered to secrete somatotrophin.Red acidophils are almost absent in immature animals and are strongly stimulated by oestrogen.
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