Enteroendocrine Cells

**Definition:** Cells found throughout the lining of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT that contain and secrete regulatory PEPTIDE HORMONES and/or BIOGENIC AMINES.

**Tree numbers:** - A06.390 - A11.382.625 - A11.436.294

**Synonyms:** - Endocrine Cells of Gut - Endocrine Cells, Gastrointestinal