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04.3 Histology Flashcards

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What are the two main cell categories in the seminiferous tubules?

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Seminiferous epithelium = Sertoli cells + Germ Cells

Leydig cells

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What is the most common type of neoplasm in testis for young men?

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Germ cell tumours

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What is the epithelium of the rete testis?

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Simple cuboidal

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What is the epithelium of the efferent duct?

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Ciliated “scalloped” epithelia

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What is the epithelium of the epididymis?

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Pseudostratified epithelium with stereocilia

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What is the epithelium of the vas deferens?

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Pseudostratified epithelium

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What is the epithelium of the seminal vesicles?

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Secretory epithelium

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What kind of neoplasm occurs in the peripheral zone of the prostate?

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Prostatic adenocarcinoma

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9
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What occurs in the transitional zone of the prostate

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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10
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Why is ovarian cancer usually of epithelial origin?

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Epithelia constantly regenerates due to ovulation

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What cells make up a primordial follicle?

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Small oocyte + flat follicular cells

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What cells make up a primary follicle?

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Oocyte of max diameter
1 layer of cuboidal granulosa cells
Zona pellucida deveops between granulosa and oocyte

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What occurs when the follcile becomes a pre antral follicle?

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Theca established

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What is the cumulus oophorus?

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The remaining “stalk” of cells left after antral development is at its maximum

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What is the epithelium of the ampulla of the uterine tube?

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Secretory cells with cilia

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What is the epithelium of the endocervix?

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Simple columnar epithelium

17
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What is the epithelium of the ectocervix?

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Stratified squamous non-keratinised

18
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What is the epithelium of the vagina?

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Glycogen producing stratified squamous non-keratinised

19
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What is the glandular structure of the breasts?

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Tubuloacini glands

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