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Epithelium Flashcards

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What is the function of the epithelium?

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  1. forms secretory tissue of glands and ducts
  2. specialized receptors for senses
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What is the structure of the epithelium from inner to outer?

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apical layer< cellular layer< basal layer

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What are the interior layers of the epithelium?

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  1. mesothelium: inside body cavities, covering internal organs
  2. endothelium: vascular and lymphatic system
  3. endocardium: inside heart
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What are the characteristics of the endothelium?

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  1. cell junctions: connect cells to basal membrane and other cells
  2. polarity
  3. basement membrane: layer under epithelium
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5
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Where is epithelioid tissue located?

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endocrine glands, epithelioreticular cells, epithelium-derived tumors

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What is the difference between epithelial and epithelioid tissue?

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epithelial: apical free surface
epithelioid: absence of apical free surface

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What defines stratified and simple cells?

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apical layer of cells and number of cellular layers

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8
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What is the mucosa?

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surface epithelium + basement membrane + lamina propria (loose connective tissue)

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9
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Does the mucosa have muscle?

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yes

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What does the mucosa line?

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digestive, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts

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What is the serosa?

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mesothelium + basement membrane + connective tissue

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Does the serosa have muscle?

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NO

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What does the serosa line?

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body cavities (peritoneal, pericardial, pleural)

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What are pseudostratified columnar cells?

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not all epithelial cells reach the surface; uneven rows

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What is a transitional cuboidal cell?

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plenty of cells; no uniformed row

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16
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Where is a simple cuboidal cell located?

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surface of ovary -> barrier (germinal epithelium)

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What is the function of simple cuboidal cells?

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  1. kidney tubules -> absorption
  2. thyroid tubules -> absorption
  3. pancreas -> absorption
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18
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What are simple cuboidal cells?

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small ducts of exocrine glands

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19
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What are stratified cuboidal cells?

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large ducts of exocrine glands

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20
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Where are simple columnar cells located?

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in small intestine (secretory function) + reproductive system

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21
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What type of cell serves as a sensory function in the eyes?

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simple columnar cell

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22
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What are the roles of simple columnar cells?

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  1. impermeable barrier against ingested bacteria
  2. permeable to necessary ions
  3. absorbs and transports nutrients
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What are stratified columnar cells classified as?

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ciliated or non-ciliated

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What is the secretory function of stratified columnar cells?

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large ducts of exocrine glands

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What can pseudostratified columnar cells be classified as?

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ciliated or non-ciliated

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26
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What is the secretory function of pseudostratified columnar cells?

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respiratory system

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27
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Pseudostratified columnar cells can specialize to secrete what?

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mucus (goblet cells)

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28
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What are simple squamous cells composed of?

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endothelium and mesothelium

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29
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What are examples of simple squamous cells?

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pleura and peritoneum

30
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What can stratified squamous cells be classified as?

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keratinized and non-keratinized

31
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Are microvilli or stereocilia motile?

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NO

32
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What type of filaments do microvilli or stereocilia contain?

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actin filaments

33
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What is the function of microvilli?

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absorption -> spread apart due to myosin

34
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What is the function of stereocilia?

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absorption and sensory

35
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What are the names for the microvilli for intestines and kidneys?

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striated border = intestines
brush border = kidneys

36
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What is the important math expression to remember for stereocilia?

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9 + 0

37
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What is the important math expression to remember for cilia?

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9 + 2

38
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What does cilia contain?

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9 microtubules with dynein arms + center doublet

39
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Where can cilia be found?

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trachea, bronchi, oviducts, ependyma, sperm

40
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What are the 3 apical modifications?

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microvilli, stereocilia, cilia

41
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What is the purpose of microtubules?

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  1. provide movement for cilia in nondividing, dividing, and ciliated cells
  2. provide movement for chromosomes for cell division
42
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What type of subunits do microtubules contain?

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alpha and beta

43
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Where are microtubules formed?

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at the MTOC

44
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What are microtubules bound by?

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kinesin and dynein

45
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What are the types of intermediate filaments?

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  1. acidic
  2. basic
  3. vimentin-like
  4. neurofilaments
  5. lamins
  6. nestin
46
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What type of ring is necessary for microtubule nucleation?

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gamma tubulin

47
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What is primary ciliary dyskinesia?

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dysfunctional cilia

48
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What is Kartagener’s syndrome?

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structural ABSENCE of dynein arms

49
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What is Young’s syndrome?

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MALFORMATION of dynein arms

50
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What are the 3 epithelial cell junctions?

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lateral, basal, apical

51
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What does the lateral domain include?

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zonula occludens, macula, zonula adherens, gap junctions

52
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What is the purpose of the lateral domain?

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lateral folds -> increased lateral surface

53
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What are the 3 types of lateral cell junctions?

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  1. anchoring: zonula and macula adherens
  2. occluding/tight: zonula occuldens
  3. communicating: gap junctions
54
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What are the proteins for occluding lateral junctions?

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occludin, claudins, junctional adhesion molecule

55
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What are the proteins for anchoring lateral junctions?

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zonula: E-cadherins
macula: cadherins

56
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What are the proteins for communicating lateral junctions?

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connexin family

57
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What is the one basal cell junction?

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  1. anchoring: hemidesmosomes and focal adhesions
58
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What is the protein for anchoring basal junction?

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integrins

59
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What is the role of occluding lateral junction?

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primary intercellular diffusion barrier

60
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What is the role of anchoring lateral junction?

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mechanical stability of cells via actin or intermediate filaments

61
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What is the role of communicating lateral junction?

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direct communication between cells by diffusion

62
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Hemidesmosomes anchor ….. filaments to ….

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intermediate; basal lamina

63
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Focal adhesions anchor …. filaments to ….

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actin; basal lamina

64
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What is clostridium perfringens?

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attacks zonula occludens by binding to claudin

65
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What is helicobacter pylori?

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attacks zonula occludens by binding to occludens proteins

66
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What is the difference between the basal lamina and the basement membrane?

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basal lamina: detected by electron microscope
basement membrane: detected by light microscopy

67
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When are endocrine glands formed?

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WITHOUT contact

68
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When are exocrine glands formed?

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WITH contact

69
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What type of gland contacts the surface?

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exocrine

70
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What are the mechanisms of exocrine gland secretion?

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  1. merocrine: sweat; membrane bound vesicles
  2. apocrine: mammary; membrane + cytoplasm
  3. holocrine: sebaceous; entire cell breaks open
71
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What are the types of secretion from exocrine glands?

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  1. mucus: viscous, slimy, water-soluble
  2. serous: non-viscous, watery solution
  3. mixed: combination of mucus + serous

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