Question

What are goblet cells? What role do they play in the body?

Answer 1

Answer- The Goblet cell column-shaped cell present in respiratory and intestinal tracts. These cells secrete mucus.

Goblet cells play role in the body to protect mucous membrane by secreting the mucus.

Glycoproteins formed mostly by carbohydrate. Where MUC2 prevalent the intestine  MUC5AC and MUC5B in the respiratory the track.

In the intestine, its provide the protection from the acid by repairing the mucus layer. In-ear it also prevents entry of dust by sticking the particles with mucus.

In mouth, it provides the tolerance against the hot and warm.