T. Clark Brelje, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Robert L. Sorenson, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Estrogen promotes the storage of glycogen in the middle and upper layers of the epithelium.
Cervical Glands - relatively few glands are found and are similar to those in the endocervix.
Transformation Zone - abrupt junction between the mucus-secreting columnar epithelium of the endocervix and the squamous epithelium of the ectocervix.
Nabothian Cysts - develop as stratified squamous epithelium grows over mucus-secreting simple columnar epithelium and entraps large amounts of mucus.
Cervical Wall - composed of dense connective tissue rich in both collagen and elastic fibers. Unlike the rest of the uterus, it contains little smooth muscle.