APUD cells

Question 1

APUD is an abbreviation for

Answer 1

Amine precursor Uptake & Decarboxylation cells

Question 2

APUD cells derived from

Answer 2

neuroectoderm

Question 3

APUD cells are also known as

Answer 3

DNES
(Diffuse Neuroendocrine system)

Question 4

APUD cells are stained with

Answer 4

Ag

that’s why sometimes are called Argentaffin cells

Question 5

APUD cells in respiratory epithelium secrete ___

Answer 5

• Serotonin
• Calcitonin
• Catecholamines
• Enkephalins

Question 6

G cells secrete

Answer 6

Gastrin

Question 7

A cells secrete

Answer 7

Glucagon

Question 8

E cells secrete

Answer 8

Endorphin

Question 9

D cells secrete

Answer 9

somatostain (anti growth)

Question 10

EC cells secrete

Answer 10

Serotonin

Question 11

K cells secrete

Answer 11

GIP (gastrin-inhibiting peptide)/ (anti gastrin)

Question 12

S cells secrete

Answer 12

Secretin

Question 13

I cells secrete

Answer 13

Cholecystokinin

Question 14

MO cells secrete

Answer 14

Motilin

Question 15

APUD cells of pancreas

Answer 15

Islets of langerhans

Question 16

APUD cells of suprarenal medulla

Answer 16

Chromaffin cells —-> Catecholamines

Question 17

APUD cells of Thyroid gland

Answer 17

C cells (Parafollicular cells) —-> Calcitonin

Question 18

APUD cells of pituitary gland

Answer 18

Corticotrophs—-> ACTH & MSH

Question 19

APUD cells of Hypothalamus

Answer 19

neurosecretory cells

Question 20

APUD cells of Kindey

Answer 20

Juxtaglomerular cells —-> Renin

Question 21

APUD cells of skin

Answer 21

Merkle’s cells