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. 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. 

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