Largest endocrine gland
The gut as the largest endocrine organ in the body Secretin, gastrin and cholecystokinin were the first discovered gut hormones. Today we recognize more than 30 gut hormone genes and a multitude of bioactive peptides, which make the gut the largest endocrine organ in the body. Due to structural homologies gut peptide hormones/growth factors have…
What types of cells are in the endocrine system?
Types of endocrine cells in the human colon and rectum At least four types of endocrine-like cells have been detected histochemically in the mucosa of the human colon and rectum, i.e. argentaffin cells storing 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT) and non-argentaffin cells reacting with glucagon, somatostatin and bovine pancreatic peptide (BPP) antibodies. Ultrastructurally, four main types and three…
What specific type of tissue makes up endocrine glands?
what specific type of tissue makes up endocrine glands?
What glands of the endocrine system are ductless and secrete hormones internally?
what glands of the endocrine system are ductless and secrete hormones internally?
What is the main function of the sweat glands?
what is the main function of the sweat glands?