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Hi
I am wondering how to find out if a cell is an endocrine cell or just a normal cell?
Thanks.

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I guess you mean an endocrine cell from a non endocrine cell.  If the cell is separated from the tissue or gland it would be difficult to do.  The endocrine gland is made up different tissues so you may be able to identify the secretory cell of the gland, but fibrous tissues in an endocrine gland would look like all other fibrous tissue.

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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.

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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.

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