Group of basal granular cells of the gut whose granules stain readily with silver and chromium salts. The cells secrete serotonin, substance p, and enkephalins. There are three types: gastric (antral mucosa), duodenal, and intestinal. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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a group of enteroendocrine cells whose granules stain readily with silver and chromium salts, and which are sites of synthesis and storage of serotonin. Based upon their staining reactions with silver, they have been divided between those that reduce silver without pretreatment (argentaffin cells) and those that require prior e...
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Type: Term Synonyms: enteroendocrine cells
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These cells are in the lining of the gut. They make and store the hormone serotonin.
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