How Small Is Human Goblet Cell? 20 µm Compared to Scale

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Goblet cells are shaped like a wine goblet and constantly secrete mucus to protect the linings of the gut and airways.

Source: Molecular Biology of the Cell, Alberts et al.; Histology Guide

Micro World

Name	Size	Compared with Human Goblet Cell
Human Dendritic Cell	15 µm	0.75×
Trichomonas vaginalis	15 µm	0.75×
Human Astrocyte	15 µm	0.75×
HeLa Cell	20 µm	same size
Cellulose Fiber	20 µm	same size
Human Erythroblast	20 µm	same size
Human Goblet Cell	20 µm	this page
Thalassiosira Diatom	20 µm	same size
Human Hepatocyte	25 µm	1.3×
Human Osteocyte	25 µm	1.3×

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Which is bigger: Human Goblet Cell or Human Hepatocyte?

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