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Which Cells Secrete Gastrin?
Which Cells Secrete Gastrin?
James H. Sterling••6 min read
G-cells are neuroendocrine cells
neuroendocrine cells
Pulmonary neuroendocrine cells (PNECs), are specialized airway epithelial cells that occur as solitary cells or as clusters called neuroepithelial bodies (NEBs) in the lung. Pulmonary neuroendocrine cells are also known as Kulchitsky cells or K cells.
responsible for the synthesis and secretion of gastrin. They are primarily found in the pyloric antrum
pyloric antrum
Antrum. The pyloric antrum is the initial portion of the pylorus. It is near the bottom of the stomach, proximal to the pyloric sphincter, which separates the stomach and the duodenum.
but can also be found in the duodenum and the pancreas. They secrete gastrin when stimulated directly by vagal efferent neurons as well as GRP neurons.
Which cells produce gastrin quizlet?
The G cells of the stomach secrete Gastrin.
Where is the gastrin secreted?
Gastrin is a hormone that is produced by 'G' cells in the lining of the stomach and upper small intestine. During a meal, gastrin stimulates the stomach to release gastric acid.
