Findings

In this high-power view of the basal region of the gastric glands in the fundic stomach, the darker-staining chief cells are the predominant cells lining the lumen of the gastric glands. However, a few larger pale-staining parietal cells are also evident.

Comment

While not evident without special stain, enteroendocrine cells are also present in the basal region of the gastric glands. These cells secrete substances into the capillaries of the lamina propria that regulate gastric activity.

Preparation

Paraffin section, hematoxylin and eosin

View

High-power light microscopy

Specimen

Fundic, Stomach

Image Credit

V. Eroschenko, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences
WAMI Medical Program
University of Idaho