Anatomy

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.

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Abstract

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.

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3 entry terms
  • Cell, Endocrine
  • Cells, Endocrine
  • Endocrine Cell

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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general; prefer specific cell types

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History Note

2009

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  1. A11w.382

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Endocrine Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055098. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055098
  2. Endocrine Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10483909