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Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, Vol s3-89, 75-87, Copyright © 1948 by Company of Biologists

Cytology of the Glands Associated with the Alimentary Tract of Domestic Fowl (Gallus Domesticus)

K. S. CHODNIK 1

1 Department of Zoology, University of Edinburgh

Salivary glands

The onset of secretion is marked by hypertrophy of the Golgi material. During the secretory phase the mitochondria lie parallel to the long axis of the cell. Secretory granules are first visible in close association with the Golgi material. Feeding brings about the evacuation of the secretion. Evacuation of secretion is total; regeneration of the cell precedes the next secretory phase.

Pancreas

The Golgi material enlarges during the onset of secretion. Few changes were observed in the morphology of the mitochondria. Secretory granules are first visible in close association with the Golgi material. Later they move towards the acinar lumen. Feeding brings about evacuation of the secretion granules, but total evacuation does not take place.

Liver

The morphology of the Golgi material changes considerably during the production of the secretory granules. Granular mitochondria predominate after a 24-hours' fast. Rods and filaments are prevalent after feeding. During the secretory phase the mitochondria lie parallel to the long axis of the cell. The secretory granules are first visible in association with the Golgi material. Free secretory granules are not visible until 6 hours after feeding.






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