They are common in many situations, for example as gland cells and epidermal cells, and in xylem and phloem parenchyma, where they are concerned with active loading and unloading of vessels and sieve tubes.

• 许多情况下都有传递细胞发挥作用，例如：腺细胞和表皮细胞，还有木质部和韧皮部的薄壁细胞，该处导管和筛管的主动装填和排空都与传递细胞有关。