In the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract, the epithelial cells that secrete hormones into the blood stream are collectively known as

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Enteroendocrine cells are a type of epithelial cell located in the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract that secrete hormones directly into the blood stream. Exocrine cells secrete substances through ducts, absorptive cells absorb nutrients, intercalated cells are found in the renal tubules, and receptor cells receive signals from the environment.

In the Mucosa of the Gastrointestinal Tract, the Epithelial Cells