Biology:Peg cell
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A peg cell is a non-ciliated epithelial secretory cell within the uterine tube (oviduct or fallopian tube).[1] These cells represent one of three epithelial cell types found within the normal fallopian tube epithelium and only make up around 10% of the total number of cells. The other two cell types are ciliated columnar and intercalary cells.[1] The ratio of these remaining cells is dictated by an individual's hormone status. Peg cells secrete nutrients for the egg cell.
Function
Thought to represent a quiescent maturational stage of secretory cells.
See also
- List of distinct cell types in the adult human body
- List of human cell types derived from the germ layers
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Paxton, Steve; Peckham, Michelle; Knibbs, Adele (2003). "The Leeds Histology Guide" (in en). https://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/female/oviduct.php.
External links
- Histology image: 18501loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University
- Histology image: 18604loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University
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