Ultrastructure of the supporting cells of the paratympanic organ in the chicken: a preliminary study.
Electron microscopic studies reveal that the supporting cells of the paratympanic organ in the chicken have a fine structure characterised by mitochondria, RER and a well developed Golgi apparatus; furthermore, several vesicles with a clear content can be observed in the apical cytoplasm. The ultrastructure of supporting cells indicates high metabolic activity. The possible metabolic and mechanical function of the supporting cells are discussed.
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Istituto di Anatomia Umana Normale dell'Università di Pisa.
D000818:Animals; D002645:Chickens / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D007760:Labyrinth Supporting Cells / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009925:Organ of Corti / Q000648:ultrastructure*