Basophil cell
An anterior pituitary basophil is a type of cell in the anterior pituitary which manufactures hormones.
It is called a basophil because it is basophilic, and typically stains a relatively deep blue or purple.
These basophils are further classified by the hormones they produce.
*Produced only in pregnancy by the developing embryo.
B-FLAT for Basophils: FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH
