About The Medical Condition Argentaffin Cells
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Argentaffin Cells
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Argentaffin Cells?
Group of basal granular cells of the gut whose granules stain readily with silver and chromium salts. The cells secrete serotonin, substance P, and enkephalins. There are three types: gastric (antral mucosa), duodenal, and intestinal.
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