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Glomus cells are found in

A
Bladder
B
Brain
C
Chemoreceptors
D
Kidney
High-Yield Explanation
The glomus cells (type I) are specialized glandular-like cells, mainly located in the carotid bodies and aoic bodies, that control the respiratory activity.The glomus cells have a high metabolic rate and good blood perfusion and synapses directly or indirectly with nerve endings. Thus are sensitive to changes in aerial blood gas (specially to low pO2)(Ref: Guyton & hall, pg- 367)

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