Foveolar cell
Foveolar cell
Foveolar cells (pronunciation: /foʊˈviː.ə.lər sɛl/) are specialized epithelial cells found in the lining of the stomach and gastric pits. They are also known as surface mucous cells due to their role in producing mucus to protect the stomach lining from the acidic environment.
Etymology
The term "foveolar" is derived from the Latin word "foveola", which means "small pit". This is in reference to the small pits or gastric pits in the stomach lining where these cells are located.
Function
Foveolar cells are primarily responsible for the secretion of mucus, a viscous substance that coats the stomach lining and protects it from the corrosive effects of stomach acid and digestive enzymes. This mucus layer also contains bicarbonate ions, which help neutralize stomach acid and prevent damage to the stomach lining.
Related Terms
- Gastric pits: Small depressions in the stomach lining where foveolar cells are located.
- Mucus: A viscous substance secreted by foveolar cells to protect the stomach lining.
- Bicarbonate ions: Components of the mucus layer that help neutralize stomach acid.
- Epithelial cells: A type of cell that lines the surfaces of your body. They are also the type of cell that foveolar cells are.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Foveolar cell
- Wikipedia's article - Foveolar cell
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