What's a Goblet Cell?
Goblet Cells Are a Type of Intestinal Mucosal Epithelial Cell, Which Serves as the Primary Site for Nutrient Digestion and Mucosal Absorption. [2] the Primary...
Goblet cells are a type of intestinal mucosal epithelial cell, which serves as the primary site for nutrient digestion and mucosal absorption.[2] The primary function of goblet cells is to synthesize and secrete mucus.[1] As the primary secretory cell in the superficial epithelium of large airways, goblet cells secrete ...
What are goblet cells and what do they do?
Goblet cells are specialized for the synthesis and secretion of mucus. They acquired their name for their typical goblet, cup-like, appearance formed by the mucin granulae that fill up the cytoplasm (Figure 1).
What is a goblet cell and where is it located?
Goblet cells are found scattered among the epithelial lining of organs, such as the intestinal and respiratory tracts. They are found inside the trachea, bronchi, and larger bronchioles in the respiratory tract, small intestines, the large intestine, and conjunctiva in the upper eyelid.
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