Chapter 7- Gallbladder

Question 1

In the GALLBLADDER, a ________ duct connects to the narrow neck

Answer 1

cystic duct

Question 2

What are the TWO functions of the gallbladder?

Answer 2

store bile

concentrate bile

Question 3

What is the PRIMARY bile from the LIVER called?

Answer 3

hepatic (bile)

Question 4

What type of bile is concentrated in the GALLBLADDER?

Answer 4

cystic (bile)

Question 5

Bile RELEASE is controlled by __________ (2)

Answer 5

cholecystokinin

vagus nerve

Question 6

What is the SURFACE epithelium of the GALLBLADDER?

Answer 6

simple columnar

Question 7

What are the TWO cell types of the mucosa of the GALLBLADDER?

Answer 7

clear cells

brush cells

Question 8

CLEAR cells of the gallbladder are also known as __________

Answer 8

cholangiocytes

Question 9

What is the FUNCTION of cholangiocytes?

Answer 9

concentrate bile by absorbing water

Question 10

What is the FUNCTION of BRUSH cells?

Answer 10

produce mucinogen

Question 11

What is the function of the LAMINA PROPRIA in the gallbladder?

Answer 11

lubricate the narrow neck lumen

Question 12

Which layer of the MUCOSA is absent in the GALLBLADDER?

Answer 12

muscularis externa

Question 13

Which main layer of the gallbladder is ABSENT? (This is very unusual)

Answer 13

submucosa

Question 14

The CT of the Lamina Propria of the GALLBLADDER is __________ and VERY __________

Answer 14

Loose

vascular