Oct 18, 2025 · Neuroendocrine cells have traits similar to nerve cells, which send and receive signals from the brain, and endocrine cells, which make hormones that regulate various body functions.

While the name “neuroendocrine” implies that these tumors involve both nerve cells and hormones, they are mainly thought to come from endocrine cells. The “neuro-” is more of a quirk of history. …

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are neoplasms that arise from cells of the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous systems. They most commonly, but not only, occur in the intestine, where they are often …

Jun 26, 2024 · Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are a group of uncommon tumors that start in your neuroendocrine cells. These cells combine the traits of nerve cells and hormone-producing …

Apr 5, 2025 · Neuroendocrine cells are responsible for producing hormones and regulating bodily functions such as digestion, metabolism, and stress responses. When these cells undergo …

What is a neuroendocrine tumor? All NETs start in neuroendocrine cells. Like nerve cells, these cells receive messages, and like endocrine cells, they can release hormones. While neuroendocrine cells …

Neuroendocrine cells carry messages from the nervous system to the endocrine system. In response to these messages, the endocrine system makes and releases hormones into the bloodstream that …

Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are a group of heterogeneous tumors with neuroendocrine differentiation that can arise from any organ. They account for 2% of all malignancies in the United …

When we refer to neuroendocrine cells, we mean endocrine cells that receive feedback from your nervous system — for instance, the hormone adrenaline is released by neuroendocrine cells in the …

Neuroendocrine tumors are cancers that grow in the neuroendocrine cells. Learn about the diagnosis, causes, symptoms and treatment of these rare cancers.