Hormones are Released from the Mucosa Layer by These Cells

Question

Hormones are released from the mucosa layer by these cells?
A) enteroendocrine cells
B) Kupffer cells
C) Paneth cells
D) serous cells
E) mucus cells

Accepted Answer

Enteroendocrine cells are specialized cells located in the mucosa layer of the small intestine that release hormones. Kupffer cells are located in the liver, Paneth cells secrete antimicrobial peptides in the small intestine, serous cells secrete fluid in glands, and mucus cells secrete mucus in the digestive tract.