Goblet Cells

By R. Marsh Ph.D.

Goblet Cells

Epithelium

What is a Goblet Cell

• specialized type of epithelial cell

• cup-like appearance

• polarized: meaning their internal organization is asynmetric

• ​secrete mucins

  • ​component of mucus

Epithelium

Location of Goblet Cells

Part of the surface epithelium of the:

• respiratory tract

• ​gastrointestinal tracts

Epithelium

Goblet Cells Function

• Synthesize and secrete mucins (proteins):

  • Lubricates the lining

  • ​Protects the lining

  • ​Control inflammatory response

  • ​Communicate with and respond to nerve impulses

Multiple Choice

Nasal epithelium: Traps the microbes and dust

• Pseudostratified columnar

• Cilia

• Goblet cells

• Pseudostratified columnar and cilia

Multiple Choice

Hair like projections found in Pseudostratified Epithelium.

• Nuclei

• Cilia

• Mucus

• Goblet Cells

Multiple Choice

What do goblet cells produce?

• Epithelial Tissue

• Cilia

• Mucous

• Bacteria

Multiple Select

Purpose of the goblet cells?

• Protection

• Lubricate

• Secrete mucus

• Removes waste

Multiple Choice

Identify the Goblet Cell

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Identify the Columnar Cell

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Identify the Basal Cells

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Identify the Nucleus

• A

• B

• C

• D

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