Peg cell

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Peg cell is a type of cell found in the epithelium of the fallopian tube. The term "peg cell" is derived from the cell's peg-like shape. These cells are known for their secretory function, particularly in relation to the oocyte during its journey through the fallopian tube.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The term "peg cell" is derived from the English word "peg", referring to the cell's peg-like shape. The term "cell" comes from the Latin "cella", meaning a small room.

Function[edit | edit source]

Peg cells are found in the epithelium of the fallopian tube, which is the pathway the oocyte takes from the ovary to the uterus. These cells are known for their secretory function. They produce a fluid that provides nutrition to the oocyte during its journey through the fallopian tube. This fluid also aids in the movement of the oocyte through the tube.

Related Terms[edit | edit source]

  • Epithelium: The thin tissue that forms the outer layer of a body's surface and lines the alimentary canal and other hollow structures.
  • Fallopian Tube: The tube along which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus.
  • Oocyte: A cell in an ovary which may undergo meiotic division to form an ovum.
  • Ovary: The female reproductive organ in which ova or eggs are produced.
  • Uterus: The organ in the lower body of a woman or female mammal where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth.

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