title: [Structural basis of appendiceal function in rabbits].
abstract: Enzymo-, immuno- and lactin-histochemical methods were used to study the structure of the rabbit appendix wall. The value of some structural components in the function of this part of the intestine is discussed. Some findings were documented electronmicroscopically. In addition to its resorptive function, the rabbit appendix is equipped with a potent defense mechanism against adverse environmental effects of the appendix content. Individual structures of this defensive barrier are closely characterized with regard to cellular equipment and possibilities of its morphological identification.
authors.affiliation: Klinika detskej chirurgie DFN, Bratislava, CSFR.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Geryk
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jakubovský
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Líska
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Surmíková
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sadlonová
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ruzicková
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lazar
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Polák
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001065:Appendix / Q000166:cytology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D008297:Male; D011817:Rabbits