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type G enteroendocrine cell

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An endocrine cell found in the pyloric gland mucosa (antral mucosa) of the stomach of mammals and responsible for the secretion of gastrin and enkephalin. Most abundant in pyloric antrum, pyramidal in form with a narrow apex bearing long microvilli. [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0517223651 ]

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type G enteroendocrine cell

Synonyms
  • G cell
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