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Epithelia Flashcards

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Key functions of epithelia

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Selective barriers
Secretory
Protection

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Cell junctions

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Tight junction
Desmosome
Hemidesmosome
Adherens junction
Gap junction
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What are intermediate filaments made of

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Keratin

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What are microfilaments made of

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Actin

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Function of cytoskeleton

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Strength, alter cell shape; link cytoplasm to membrane; tie cells together; muscle contraction

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Features of tight junctions

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Transmembrane sealing strands
Claudins and occludins key proteins
Join to actin and bind cytoskeletons of adjacent cells together
Electrically tight

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Features of adherens junctions

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More basal than tight junctions
Plaque layer of proteins on inside of cell
Cadherins span gap
Cadherins linked to actin by catenins

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Function of adherens junction

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Prevent separation of cells during contraction

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Where do desmosome junctions occur

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Lateral walls

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Function of desmosomes

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Resist shearing forces

e.g in cardiac muscle and epidermis

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Features of desmosomes

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Cadherins span gap

Cadherins attach to keratin which stretches across cell to desmosome on other side

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Function of gap junctions

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Direct connection between cells
Allow diffusion of material (1kDa)
Allow electrical signalling

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Features of gap junctions

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6 connexin proteins form a connexon/hemichannel

2 connexons form a gap junction

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Function of hemidesmosome

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Anchor basal surface to basement membrane

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Features of hemidesmosomes

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Integrin as transmembrane protein

Attaches to keratin in the cytoplasm and laminin in the basement membrane

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Two structures of the basement membrane

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Basal lamina

Reticular lamina

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17
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Formation and contents of basal lamina

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Secreted by epithelial cells
Laminins
Collagen
Proteoglycans
Glycoproteins
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Formation and contents of reticular lamina

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Secreted by firoblasts

Fibrous proteins e.g fibronectin and collagen

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Function of basement membrane

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Support of overlying epithelium
Acts as surface along which cells can migrate during growth or healing
Filtration in kidneys

20
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Cancer vs basement membrane

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If a carcinoma pierces the basement membrane, chances of metastasis increase

21
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ABCD of cancerous mole

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Asymmetry
Border irregularity
Colour
Diametre

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Types of epithelial tissue

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Glandular

Lining/covering

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Arrangements of epithelium and explanation

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Simple - Single layer (absorption/secretion)
Stratified - multiple layers (protection)
Pseudostratified - Appears to have multiple layers (secretion)

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Shapes of epithelium and general function

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Squamous - diffusion
Cuboidal - Secretion/absorption
Columnar - Secretion/absorption
Transitional - Allow stretch

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Features, appearance, and function of simple squamous epithelium

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Most delicate
Irregular shaped, like a jigsaw
Filtration, secretion, diffusion

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Special subtypes of simple squamous

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Mesothelium - Lining of pericardial, pleural, and peritoneal cavities
Endothelium - Inside lining of blood and lymphatic vessels

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Location of simple squamous

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Bowman’s capsule
Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
Alveoli
Visceral cavity linings

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Feature of simple cuboidal

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Secretion and absorption

Appear as hexagonal or cuboidal boxes

29
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Location of simple cuboidal

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Pancreatic ducts
Parts of kidney tubules
Smaller ducts 
Secretion chambers of thyroid
Eyes
30
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Features and appearance of simple cuboidal epithelium

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Larger cytoplasm, so more organelles
Rectangular
Elongated nucleus near base of cell

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Two major subtypes of columnar epithelium

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Ciliated

Non-ciliated

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Features and location of non-ciliated simple columnar epithelium

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Microvili on apical surface
Goblet cells present
Found in gastrointestinal tract and gall bladder

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Function of non-ciliated simple columnar epithelium

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Secretion
Lubrication
Absorption

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Function of ciliated simple columnar epithelium

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Synchronous movement helps move foreign matter

35
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Features and location of ciliated columnar epithelium

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Also have goblet cells

Found in bronchioles, Fallopian tubes, sinuses, central canal of spinal cord and ventricles of brain

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Features and function of stratified squamous epithelium

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Located at areas of high mechanical stress
Protects against microbes
Lower layers may be cuboidal while higher layers are flat

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Subtypes of stratified squamous epithelium

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Keratinised - skin

Non-keratinised - mouth, throat, tongue, anus oesophagus, vagina

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Features of pseudo stratified columnar epithelium

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Not all cells reach apical surface
Nuclei at different levels
Can be ciliated or non-ciliated

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Function and location of ciliated pseudo stratified columnar epithelium

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Goblet cells present
Secrete and move mucus
Found in respiratory tract

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Function and location of non-ciliated pseudo stratified columnar epithelium

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No goblet cells
Absorption and secretion
Found in epididymis and part of male urethra

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Function and location of stratified cuboidal

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Rare

Found in ducts of adult sweat glands, esophageal glands, and part of male urethra

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Function and location of stratified columnar epithelium

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Uncommon
Only apical layer is columnar - basal layer short and irregular
Lines urethra, some esophageal glands, large excretory ducts and conjunctiva

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Function and location of transitional epithelium

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Variable shape
-Unstretched = stratified cuboidal
-Stretched = stratified squamous
Ideal for lining hollow surfaces as it can stretch without rupturing
Lines bladder and portions of ureter and urethra

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Endocrine gland function and examples

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Secrete directly into interstitial fluid
Pineal gland
Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland

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Exocrine gland function and examples

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Secrete onto surfaces or lining epithelium
Sweat glands
Salivary glands
Sebaceous glands
Pancreas
46
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Different gland structures

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Tubular
Acinar
Simple
Coiled
Compound

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