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epithelium Flashcards

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functions of epithelium

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absorption, secretion and provide barrier

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what function of epithelium do all types of epithelium posses?

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provide barrier

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specialized functions of epithelium

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transport molecule across epi, prevent transport of material, sensory

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what are the 2 parts of a basement membrane

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basal lamina and reticular lamina

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origin of basal lamina

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produced by epithelial cells

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origin of reticular lamina

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produced by fibroblast in connective tissue

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partial basement membrane

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basal lamina only

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function of basement membrane

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provide attachment surface for epi. cells, limit stretch (protection), molecular filter

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epithelium: vascular or avascular

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avascular

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what other type of tissue is epi associated with?

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vascular connective tissue

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why is epi associated with connective tissue?

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CT provided nutrition and oxygen; provides defense

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types of cell junctions in epithelium

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zonula occludens,, zonula adherens, macula adherens and gap junctions

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zonula occludens, type of cell junction in epi.

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aka tight junctions; share intrinsic membrane proteins between cells

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function of zonula occludens

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strong attachment and prevent passage of material between cells

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zonula adherens type of cell junction in epi.

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aka adhesion belt; linkage proteins and marginal bands

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linkage proteins

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weak attachment between 2 cells in the zonula adherens

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marginal bands

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part of the cytoskeleton that attach to cell membrane in the zonula adherens

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functions of zonula adherens

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weak attachment and structural stability

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macula adherens type of cell junction in epi.

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aka desmosome; strong attachment

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gap junctions type of cell junction in epi.

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aka connexon

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function of gap junction

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strong attachment and transport materials

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how does macula adherens (desmosome) work

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protein plaque within adjacent cells link together via transmembrane proteins

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how does gap junctions (connexon) work

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cylinders of proteins (connexins) with in adjacent cells like

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hemidesmosome

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half of macula adherens

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location of simple squamous

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lung, parietal layer of bowman’s capsule (kidney), serosa on the outside of organs

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function of simple squamous

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barrier and living filter

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location of simple cuboidal

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exocrin ducts, thyroid follicular cells, kidney tubules

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function of simple cuboidal

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barrier, secretion, absorption

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location of simple columnar

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stomach, small intestine, gall bladder and LARGE exocrin duct

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function of simple columnar

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barrier, secretion and absorption

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location of ciliated pseudostratified

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trachea, repiratior region of nasal cavity, bronchi

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other name for ciliated pseudostratified

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respiratory epithelium

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other name for respiratory epithelium

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ciliated pseudostratified

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types of cells in ciliated pseudostratified

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ciliated columnar, goblet cells and basal cells

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how is cilia anchored to ciliated columnar

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by basal bodies to the apex of the cell

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function of the ciliated columnar

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to move mucus

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function of goblet cells

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produce mucus

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basal cells

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short pyramidal cells that do not reach surface in respiratory epi

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function of basal cells

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stem cells that divide through mitosis

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basal cells divide into:

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basal cells OR goblet cells OR ciliated columnar

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microvilli

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aka brush border of striated border

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function of microvilli

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increase surface area and increase absorption

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location of microwilli

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kidney tubule cells and small intestine

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stereocilia

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extremely long microvilli

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function of sterocilia

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increase surface area

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46
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location of sterocillia

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epididymis and cochlear hair cells

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function of cilia

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to move something over surface

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cells with cillia…

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have many mitochondria and no absorption or secretion due to basal bodies blocking surface

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location of cilia

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trachea and fallopian tube

50
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glycocalyx

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surface layer of glycoproteins and carbohydrates that cover some epi

51
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glycocalyx is produced by…

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epithelial cells

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function of glygocalyx

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protection and cell recognition

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location of glycocalyx

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stomach and small intestine

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location of stratified squamous

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esophagus, oral cavity, tongue and vagina

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function of stratified squamous

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protection from abration

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problems with stratified squamous

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no protection from drying, limited thickness (increased thickness will decrease nutrient diffusion and cause cell death)

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location of keratinized stratified squamous

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function of keratinized stratified squamous

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protection in a dry enviroment

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layers of keratinized stratified squamous

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stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum and stratum corneum

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stratum basale

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1-2 layers of keratinocytes; mitotic and close to dermis

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stratum spinosum

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multiple layers of “star” cells; produce lipids and keratohyalin vacuoles; thickness can vary

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strantum granulosum

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upper most 1-2 layers of LIVING keratinocytes; flattened, condensed keratinohyalin vacules

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stratum lucidum

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thin layer of DEAD or DYING keratinocytes; present on ly in thick skin

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stratum corneum

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layer of dead cells, karatin and lipids; variable thickness

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function of stratum corneum

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protection from water loss, abrasion and microorganisms

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epidermal pegs

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aka rete ridges; contribute strength to epi by increasing surface area for attachment to CT below

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dermal papillae

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contribute strength to epi by increasing surface area for attachment to CT belos

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skin color is influenced by:

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number of melanosomes, size of melanosomes and placemnt of pigment/melanosomes within a cell

69
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protection from UV increases or decreases with age?

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decreases; melanosomes decrease in number and skin lightens

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langerhans cells

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aka antigen presenting cells; recognize external foreign antigens

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location of langerhans cells

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stratum spinosum; and stratified squamous epi in esophagus and vagina

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merkel cells

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provide touch receptors; associated with nerve endings and respond to pressure

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location of merkel cells

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stratum basale

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clinical connection between langerhans cells and melanocytes

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melanocytes increase when exposed to UV light while langerhans cells decrease when exposed to UV light

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location for stratified cuboidal

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larger ducts in sweat glands and salivary glands

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function of stratifed cuboidal

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increase protection and structure

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stratified cuboidal

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2 layers: basal layer is flatted and superficial layer is cuboidal

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location of stratified columnar

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large ducts in pancreas, parts of the male urethra, conjuctiva of eye

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stratified columnar

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2 layers; basal layer is flattened to cuboidal shape and superficial layer is columnar

80
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location of transitional epi

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most of the urinary tract

81
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transitional epi

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aka urothelium; multiple layers thick

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function of transitional epi

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protection (provides a barrier for urine) and STRETCH

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specializations for transitional epi

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thin, fenestrated basement membrane; large, round superficial cells; well developed zonula occludens

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what is unusual about transitional epi cells

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many are bi-nuclear

85
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why do transitional epi cells get more oxygen

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due to fenestrated basement membrane and shorter diffusion distance when epi is stretched

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subcatagories of epi glands

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exocrine and endocrine

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exocrine secretion

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product is relased into a duct of directly onto epi surface

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parenchma

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function component; ex. muscle cell

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stroma

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structural component; blood vessles, nerves, CT, tendons

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classification of exocrine glands

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morphology, method of secretion or product secreted

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morphology classification of exocrine glands

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secretory units: tubular vs acinar; duct arrangement: branched vs unbranched

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method of secretion classification of exocrin glands

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merocrin (eccrine), holocrin or apocrin

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merocrin secretion

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method of exocrine secretion that uses exocytosis, does not cause cell damage and relasese only secretory product (generally no odor)

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holocrine secretion

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method of exocrin secretion where mature cells die and release product, vacuole content, lipids, cell membrane, organelles and etc; associated with odor and bacteria

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apocrin secretion

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method of exocrin secretion where vacuoles pinch off from cell; minimal cell damage; secretory products of intack vacules, cytoplasmn and cell membrane; associate with odor and bacteria

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examples of merocrin glands

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goblet cell, salivary glands, pancreas and all sweat glands in children

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examples of holocrine glands

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sebaceous glands, tarsal (meibomian) glands of eyelid

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examples of apocrine glands

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lactating mammary glands, adult sweat glands (pubic/axillary), ceruminous glands in external auditory canal, ciliary (moll’s) glands in eyelid

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acinus

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smallest division of a gland; a croup of cells surrounding a cavity

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serous demilune

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small group of serous cells attached to a mucus acinus

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myoepithelial cells

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cells with epithelial origin that are contractile; wrap around the acini and sometimes the ducts in some exocrine glands

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myoepithelial cells are found in:

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salivary & sweat glands, lacrimal glands, lactating mammary glands

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funcion of myoepithelial cells

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assist secretion

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serous glands produce:

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proteins (enzymes)

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example of serous glands

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pancreas parotid gland, chief cells in stomach

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characteristics of serous glands

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cells are trapezoid in shape, nucleus is typically round and noticeable, cells pick up stain

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examples of mucus glands

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goblet cells, mucus cells in stomach, minor salivary glands in tongue and palate

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characteristics of mucus glands

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cells stain light, nucleus is usually flat & peripheral, cells are trapezoid in shape

109
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mixed glands produce:

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mucus & serous (protein/enzmes) products

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characteristics of mixed glands

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serous demilunes are posible

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exocrine regulation

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myoepithelial cells: influence contraction and secretion of product; hormonal; blood supply: increased oxygen increased activity/secretion

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endocrine secretion

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paracrine secretion and autocrine secretion

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paracrin secretion

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type of endocrine secretion where signaling cell is close to target cell; hormone does not enter blood

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autocrine secretion

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type of endocrine secretion where signaling cell is own target

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regulation of endocrine secretion

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hormonal & ANS

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