<Tr> <Th> Code </Th> <Td> TH H3. 04.03. 0.00009; H3. 04.03. 0.00016 H3. 05.00. 0.00006 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Anatomical terminology (edit on Wikidata) </Td> </Tr> <P> Goblet cells are simple columnar epithelial cells that secrete gel - forming mucins, like mucin MUC5AC . The goblet cells mainly use the merocrine method of secretion, secreting vesicles into a duct, but may use apocrine methods, budding off their secretions, when under stress . The term goblet refers to the cell's goblet - like shape . The apical portion is shaped like a cup, as it is distended by abundant mucus laden granules; its basal portion lacks these granules and is shaped like a stem . </P> <P> The goblet cell is highly polarized with the nucleus and other organelles concentrated at the base of the cell and secretory granules containing mucin, at the apical surface . The apical plasma membrane projects microvilli to give an increased surface area for secretion . </P>

The function of the goblet cells is to