Endocrine Cells

Secretory cells of the ductless glands. They secrete HORMONES directly into the blood circulation (internal secretion) to be carried to the target cells. The secreted chemicals can be PEPTIDES; STEROIDS; NEUROPEPTIDES; or BIOGENIC AMINES.

Year introduced: 2009

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Tree Number(s): A11.382

MeSH Unique ID: D055098

Entry Terms:

• Cell, Endocrine
• Cells, Endocrine
• Endocrine Cell

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Endocrine Cells
APUD Cells
Corticotrophs
Enteroendocrine Cells
Enterochromaffin Cells
Enterochromaffin-like Cells
Gastrin-Secreting Cells
Glucagon-Secreting Cells
Insulin-Secreting Cells
Pancreatic Polypeptide-Secreting Cells
Somatostatin-Secreting Cells
Gonadotrophs
Granulosa Cells
Cumulus Cells
Lactotrophs
Leydig Cells
Luteal Cells
Melanotrophs
Neuroendocrine Cells
Sertoli Cells
Somatotrophs
Thyrotrophs
Trophoblasts
Extravillous Trophoblasts