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** Tend to show a bluish tinge in H&E stained sections.
** Tend to show a bluish tinge in H&E stained sections.
====Epithelium=====
====Epithelium====
* The specific cells involved in mucoid degeneration in the eptihelium are:
glands themselves. It is a beneficial reaction and is not really degeneration, but an increased
** The goblet cells of wet mucous membranes.
production of mucin. Their secretions are important as lubricants and protective substances
** The mucous glands themselves.
* This is not really a degeneration, but an increased production of mucin.
** It is a beneficial reaction; the product
*** Is important as a lubricant.
*** Soothes inflamed surfaces.
*** Traps and dilutes harmful agents.
*** Carried specific antibodues against infectious agents.
*** Provides a means for removal of infectious agents.
====Connective tissue====
====Connective tissue====