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