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ec cell

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1. EC cell

   Enterochromaffin (EC) cells (also known as Kulchitsky cells) are a type of enteroendocrine cell, and neuroendocrine cell. They reside alongside the epithelium lining the lumen of the digestive tract and play a crucial role in gastrointestinal regulation, particularly intestinal motility and secretion. They were discovered by Nikolai Kulchitsky.EC cells modulate neuron signalling in the enteric nervous system (ENS) via the secretion of the neurotransmitter serotonin and other peptides. As enteric afferent and efferent nerves do not protrude into the intestinal lumen, EC cells act as a form of sensory transduction. Serotonin in the ENS acts in synergy with other digestive hormones to regulate sensory and motor gastrointestinal reflexes. EC cells respond to both chemical and neurological stimuli. They are also reactive to mechanosensation, which is the case in the peristaltic reflex of the gut, and can be stimulated by a bolus moving through the bowel. Upon activation, EC cells release serotonin to act upon serotonin receptors on ENS neurons. Dependent on concentration, serotonin can then modulate peristaltic contraction and secretion through activation of smooth muscle and glands, respectively.Pulmonary neuroendocrine cells in the respiratory tract are known as bronchial Kulchitsky cells.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ec cell in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ec cell in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of ec cell in a Sentence

1. Bryan Cunningham:

   All communications devices of all senior government officials are targeted by foreign governments. This is not new, what is new in the cell phone age is the ease of intercepting them and that at least our last two presidents... have chafed at not being able to use their personal cell phones.

2. Shuting Hu:

   The color of our skin is determined by melanin, which is produced by melanocyte, a type of skin cell. Everyone has different numbers of melanocytes, and that's why we have different skin colors, it's impossible to change your gene or race, so there is a natural limit to whitening effects that you can achieve through using skin care products.

3. Hamed Kouyate:

   Thank God it was the Hungarian police, we were thrilled, because when the Serbs stop you, they take your money, your cell phone, everything.

4. Pablo Escobar:

   I would rather have a grave in Colombia than a jail cell in the U.S.

5. Travis Wall:

   So Lara Spencer just called me on my cell phone, Lara Spencer got my number from Debbie Allen, and Lara Spencer is completely horrified and just truly just issued this massive apology.

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