Intestinal endocrine cell, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This is a type 1 intestinal endocrine cell. The granules (green) contain s

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Intestinal endocrine cell, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This is a type 1 intestinal endocrine cell. The granules (green) contain serotonin, a chemical responsible for smooth muscle contraction. The cell nucleus (purple) is at lower centre. Magnification: x10,

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