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Cortical cells and their supporting tissues regenerate from the capsule of the enucleated suprarenal gland. Mitotic cells are more frequently seen in the inner half of the capsule. These new cells become oval and migrate toward the center of the regenerating gland, some to form cortical cells and others to form supportive tissue for the suprarenal cords. The cytoplasm of the new cortical cells very early contains lipoid, but that of the supportive cells contains no fatty substances. The central blood clot becomes organized and canalized.
In 4 glands nerves could be traced through the capsule to groups of medullary cells. The ratio of mitotic cells before and after the administration of colchicine was 1 :4.6.
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