Dynamic anatomy of the cervical epithelium.
The surface epithelium of the cervix undergoes change at many periods during life. The changes are principally due to the occurrence of metaplastic squamous epithelium within the transformation zone. This process seems to hold the key to an understanding of the origins of neoplastic development in the cervix. Cervical mucus secretion also seems to be dramatically influenced by this process.
D000293:Adolescent; D002582:Cervix Mucus / Q000378:metabolism; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development; D004847:Epithelial Cells; D004848:Epithelium / Q000196:embryology; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy