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A '''peg cell''' is a non-[[Cilium|ciliated]] [[Epithelium|epithelial]] secretory [[Cell (biology)|cell]] within the [[uterine tube]] ([[oviduct]] or [[Fallopian tube]]).<ref name="Paxton">{{cite web |last1=Paxton |first1=Steve |last2=Peckham |first2=Michelle |last3=Knibbs |first3=Adele |title=The Leeds Histology Guide |url=https://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/female/oviduct.php |access-date=7 October 2022 |language=en |date=2003}}</ref> These cells are also known as an intercalated or intercalary cell. These cells represent one of 3 epithelial cell types found within the normal fallopian tube epithelium and are the most infrequent (<10% of total cells). The other two cell types include ciliated columnar and non-ciliated secretory cells. The ratio of these remaining cells is dictated by an individual's hormone status. Peg cells are thought to represent a quiescent maturational stage of the background non-ciliated secretory cells. |
A '''peg cell''' is a non-[[Cilium|ciliated]] [[Epithelium|epithelial]] secretory [[Cell (biology)|cell]] within the [[uterine tube]] ([[oviduct]] or [[Fallopian tube]]).<ref name="Paxton">{{cite web |last1=Paxton |first1=Steve |last2=Peckham |first2=Michelle |last3=Knibbs |first3=Adele |title=The Leeds Histology Guide |url=https://www.histology.leeds.ac.uk/female/oviduct.php |access-date=7 October 2022 |language=en |date=2003}}</ref> These cells are also known as an intercalated or intercalary cell. These cells represent one of 3 epithelial cell types found within the normal fallopian tube epithelium and are the most infrequent (<10% of total cells). The other two cell types include ciliated columnar and non-ciliated secretory cells. The ratio of these remaining cells is dictated by an individual's hormone status. Peg cells are thought to represent a quiescent maturational stage of the background non-ciliated secretory cells. |
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Revision as of 16:26, 7 October 2022
A peg cell is a non-ciliated epithelial secretory cell within the uterine tube (oviduct or Fallopian tube).[1] These cells are also known as an intercalated or intercalary cell. These cells represent one of 3 epithelial cell types found within the normal fallopian tube epithelium and are the most infrequent (<10% of total cells). The other two cell types include ciliated columnar and non-ciliated secretory cells. The ratio of these remaining cells is dictated by an individual's hormone status. Peg cells are thought to represent a quiescent maturational stage of the background non-ciliated secretory cells.
Function
Thought to represent a quiescent maturational stage of secretory cells.
See also
References
- ^ Paxton, Steve; Peckham, Michelle; Knibbs, Adele (2003). "The Leeds Histology Guide". Retrieved 7 October 2022.
External links
- Histology image: 18501loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University
- Histology image: 18604loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University