Peg cell

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

External links

• Histology image: 18501loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University
• Histology image: 18604loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University

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