Nature and Source of Appendical Secretion.

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Abstract
1. Large volumes of fluid produced by vermiform appendix of the rabbit, result from a cellular process requiring oxygen utilization. 2. Suppression of lymphoid elements of the appendical wall produces no significant decrease in secretory volume or pressure. 3. Stimulation of mucous cells is not associated with augmented secretion. 4. Destruction of surface epithelium reduces but does not abolish secretion. It would appear that secretion stems primarily from epithelial elements overlying papillae in crypts.