Parafollicular cell

Parafollicular cells, also called C cells, are neuroendocrine cells in the thyroid. They are called C cells because the primary function of these cells is to secrete calcitonin.

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Parafollicular cell

Parafollicular cells, also called C cells, are neuroendocrine cells in the thyroid. They are called C cells because the primary function of these cells is to secrete calcitonin.

Source: Wikipedia "Parafollicular cell" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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