Goblet Cells

Cells of the epithelial lining that produce and secrete mucins.


Cells within the epithelial lining of the airways that produce the mucus required for cleaning these passages.


A tube-shaped cell in the epithelium which secretes mucus.


A column-shaped secretory cell found in the epithelium of the respiratory and intestinal tracts. Goblet cells secrete the principal constituents of mucus.


A columnar secretory cell occurring in the epithelium of the respiratory and intestinal tracts. The cells produce the main constituents of mucus.


An epithelial cell, containing a large globule of mucin, giving it the appearance of a goblet.


 


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