APUD cells Flashcards
1
Q
APUD is an abbreviation for
A
Amine precursor Uptake & Decarboxylation cells
2
Q
APUD cells derived from
A
neuroectoderm
3
Q
APUD cells are also known as
A
DNES
(Diffuse Neuroendocrine system)
4
Q
APUD cells are stained with
A
Ag
that’s why sometimes are called Argentaffin cells
5
Q
APUD cells in respiratory epithelium secrete ___
A
- Serotonin
- Calcitonin
- Catecholamines
- Enkephalins
6
Q
G cells secrete
A
Gastrin
7
Q
A cells secrete
A
Glucagon
8
Q
E cells secrete
A
Endorphin
9
Q
D cells secrete
A
somatostain (anti growth)
10
Q
EC cells secrete
A
Serotonin
11
Q
K cells secrete
A
GIP (gastrin-inhibiting peptide)/ (anti gastrin)
12
Q
S cells secrete
A
Secretin
13
Q
I cells secrete
A
Cholecystokinin
14
Q
MO cells secrete
A
Motilin
15
Q
APUD cells of pancreas
A
Islets of langerhans
