Term Name: type G enteroendocrine cell
Synonyms: G cell
Definition: An endocrine cell found in the pyloric gland mucosa (antral mucosa) of the stomach of mammals and responsible for the secretion of gastrin and enkephalin. Most abundant in pyloric antrum, pyramidal in form with a narrow apex bearing long microvilli.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0000508]

Relationships
is part of: mucosa of pyloric antrum
is a type of: enkephalin secreting cell enteroendocrine cell gastrin secreting cell mucous cell of stomach