Which cells are most likely to have a prominent Golgi apparatus?

Secretory cells, including excretory and endocrine cells, typically have a prominent Golgi apparatus because this organelle is essential for processing and packaging proteins and lipids that are destined for secretion. The Golgi apparatus modifies proteins synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum, sorts them, and prepares them for transport to their final destinations, whether that be within the cell or outside of it.

In excretory and secretory cells, such as those found in glands that produce hormones or enzymes, the demand for efficient processing and transport of substances is high. Therefore, a well-developed Golgi apparatus enables these cells to fulfill their functions effectively by ensuring that the necessary biomolecules are modified appropriately and dispatched when needed.

While muscle cells, red blood cells, and immune cells do play important roles in the body, they either do not secrete substances at the level or nature that would require an extensive Golgi network, or they may not rely as heavily on the Golgi apparatus for their primary functions compared to secretory cells. Muscle cells primarily focus on contraction and energy metabolism rather than secretion. Red blood cells, once mature, lack a nucleus and other organelles, making a prominent Golgi apparatus unnecessary. Immune cells may use secretion for signaling, but