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Anatomy [A] » Hemic and Immune Systems [A15] » Immune System » Enterochromaffin Cells
Anatomy [A] » Digestive System [A03] » Gastrointestinal Tract » Upper Gastrointestinal Tract » Stomach » Gastric Mucosa » Enterochromaffin Cells
Anatomy [A] » Endocrine System [A06] » Chromaffin System » Enterochromaffin Cells
Anatomy [A] » Endocrine System [A06] » Enteroendocrine Cells » Enterochromaffin Cells
Anatomy [A] » Tissues [A10] » Membranes » Mucous Membrane » Gastric Mucosa » Enterochromaffin Cells
Anatomy [A] » Cells [A11] » Endocrine Cells » Enteroendocrine Cells » Enterochromaffin Cells
Anatomy [A] » Cells [A11] » Epithelial Cells » Enteroendocrine Cells » Enterochromaffin Cells
Description
A subtype of enteroendocrine cells found in the gastrointestinal MUCOSA, particularly in the glands of PYLORIC ANTRUM; DUODENUM; and ILEUM. These cells secrete mainly SEROTONIN and some neuropeptides. Their secretory granules stain readily with silver (argentaffin stain). MeSH
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