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Epithelium Flashcards

1
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What is the function of the basement membrane

A

forms a semipermeable filter for substances reaching epithelial

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_______ is also known as basal lamina

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Basement membrane

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2
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What is a noncellular, a thin extra cellular sheet of macromolecules (protein-polysaccharide rich)

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Basement membrane

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3
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What is the physiologic function of the microvilli

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Increases the surface area for absorption

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4
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When looking for the microvilli under a microscope, where would you find them densely packed?

A

Brush Border

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5
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Describe the microvilli

A

apical cytoplasmic projections

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6
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Define Cilia

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long, highly motile apical structures

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7
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What special cell surface modification is seen at the apical surface of the epithelium in the trachea (respiratory tract)

A

Cilia

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8
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What is the physiologic function of cilia

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Moving fluid and particles in the respiratory tract

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9
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What special cell surface modification is longer than microvili?

A

Cilia

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10
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What type of epithelium can be seen in the ureter?

A

Transitional Epithelium

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11
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What is the function of Transitional Epithelium?

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Allows for distension which alters the cell shape

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12
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Transitional Epithelium can be classified as _______

A

Stratified

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13
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What type of epithelium cells are described as dome-like umbrella cells

A

Transitional Epithelium

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14
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What type of epithelium are found lining the lower urinary tract

A

Transitional Epithelium

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15
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What type of specialized classifications of simple squamous epithelium lines the walls and covers the serosal surfaces (free outer surfaces) of the closed cavities of the body

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Mesothelium

16
Q

Where can Mesothelium be found in the body?

A

abdomina
pericardial
pleural cavities

17
Q

What type of exocrine gland secretion accumulate product as they mature and enlarge culminate in rupture of cell?

A

Holocrine Secretion

18
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What type of exocrine gland secretion releases product into sebaceous glands of hair follicles

A

Holocrine Secretion

19
Q

Is epithelium avascular or vascular

A

Avascular

Histo Midterm 1 (5 decks)

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