Exam1Lec3Epithelium Flashcards
What is the exterior of epithelium?
skin
What is the interior of epithelium?
Interior = body tubes
* Mesothelium :inside body cavities/covering internal organs
* Endothelium: inside vascular + lymphatic systems
* Endocardium: inside heart
alex said dw abt these bc will learn later
What is the function of epithlium?
Secretory tissue of glands + ducts
Specialized receptors for senses (smell, taste, etc.)
What is th structure of epithelium, (inner to outer)
Apical (domain) layer faces the lumen
Cellular layer
Basal (domain) layer faces the basement membrane
What are characteristics of epithelium?
Cell junctions = connect cells to BM or other cells
Basement membrane = layer underneath epithelium
What is epithelioid tissue and its locations?
Epithelioid tissue is devoid of an apical (free) surface
Locations:
Endocrine glands = adrenal gland, anterior pituitary gland, pancreas
Epithelioreticular cells = in the thymus
Epithelium-derived tumors = epithelial ovarian carcinoma
Basement membrane of epithelium and connective tissue can also be called what?
What is is made of?
What underlies it?
Basement membrane = basal lamina
Made up of extracellular matrix (ECM) molecules = collagen, laminins, proteoglycans, glycoproteins
Underlying the basement membrane is connective tissue (reticular fibers=collagen III fibers)
Epithelium -> Basement Membrane (BM) ->Connective Tissue (CT)
What is mucosa in epithelium and connective tissue?
Mucosa = epithelium + basement membrane + connective tissue (lamina propria)
Can sometimes include muscle
Lines digestive, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts
will test mucosa vs serosa
What is serosa in epithelium and connective tissue?
Serosa = epithelium (mesothelium) + basement membrane + connective tissue
Does NOT have muscle
Lines body cavities (peritoneal, pericardial, pleural cavities
What are the 2 main types of epithelium?
Simple = 1 layer of cells
Stratified = 1 or more layers of cells
What are the 3 subtypes of epithelium? ( these describe the shape)
squamous, columnar, cuboidal
What is squamous epithelium?
Squamous = flat cells
We have
1. Simple squamous
2. Stratified squamous ->keratinized or non-keratinized
What is columnar epithelium?
Columnar = long / tall cells
We have:
1. Simple columnar -> ciliated or non-ciliated
2. Stratified columnar (ciliated or non)
3. Pseudostratified columnar (Not all epithelial cells reach the apical surface) ciliated or non
What is cuboidal epithelium?
Cuboidal = cube-shaped cells
We have:
1. Simple cuboidal
2. Stratified cuboidal
3. Transitional cuboidal: Marked by transition in cell shape across the epithelium
transitional is LY
What is simple squamous epithelium?
Simple Squamous = 1 layer of flattened cells
- Endothelium ->lines interior of circulatory system
- Mesothelium ->lines interior of body cavities; covers organs (peritoneum, pleura, pericardium)
-Ex. = pleura (lungs) ->alveolar type 1 cell = simple squamous
-Ex. = peritoneum (abdomen) ->kidney = simple squamous
What is stratified squamous epithelium?
Stratified Squamous = 1+ layers of flattened cells
Classified as keratinized or non-keratinized
Keratinized = appear as layers of squamous cells above apical surface
Ex. = epidermis
What is simple columnar epithelium?
classified as?
secretory and/or sensory fxn?
Simple Columnar = 1 layer of tall cells
Classified as ciliated or non-ciliated
* Sensory function -> eyes (cornea) + inner ear/nose/buccal cavities
* Secretory function -> digestive (small intestine) + reproductive systems
What is stratified columnar epithelium?
classified as?
secretory and/or sensory fxn?
Stratified Columnar = 1+ layers of tall cells
Classified as ciliated or non-ciliated
* Secretory function -> large ducts of exocrine glands
What is pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
classified as?
secretory and/or sensory fxn?
Pseudostratified Columnar = 1+ layers of tall cells w/some not reaching apical surface
Classified as ciliated or non-ciliated
* Secretory function ->respiratory system
Ex. = goblet cells secrete mucus to protect surface
What is simple cuboidal epthelium?
Simple Cuboidal = 1 layer of cube-shaped cells
* Small ducts of exocrine glands = pancreas-> absorption
* Germinal epithelium = surface of ovary->barrier
* Kidney tubules -> absorption
* Thyroid follicles ->absorption
Cuboidal = centered nucleus
What type of tissue is this
on exam
simple cuboidal
What is stratified cuboidal epitheloums?
1+ layers of cube-shaped cells
Large ducts of exocrine glands
Ex. = sweat glands
Cuboidal = centered nucleus
What is the cytoskeleton and what makes up the cytoskeleton
Cytoskeleton = non-membranous organelle structure
microtubules, intermediate filaments, microfilaments
Explain what are microtubules?
25nm
Made up of tubulin = protein
Contain alpha + beta subunits
Formed at MTOC (i.e., centrosome)
Bound by kinesin + dynein
Explain intermediate filaments
(10nm)
6 different types
Acidic, basic, vimentin-like, neurofilaments, lamins, nestin
Explain microfilaments
Actin - 5nm
Made up of g-actin that will form f-actin
Bound by myosin [for muscle contraction]
What are apical modifications?
Modifications made to the apical surface of the epithelium
include non motile, actin containing microvilli and sterocolia. Also includes motile cilia whihch contain microtubules and dynein arms
Microvilli
motile or non motile?
Contains?
Fxn?
Non-motile
Contain actin (micro) filaments
Fxn = absorption -> spreads apart d/t myosin
Striated border” (intestines) or “brush border” (kidneys)
Stereocilia
9+0 or 9+2?
motile or non motile?
Contains?
Fxn?
9+0
Contain actin (micro) filaments
Fxn = absorption (epididymis) + sensory (vestibular hair cells)
Cilia
9+0 or 9+2?
motile or non motile?
Contains?
9+2w
Motile -> beat in a synchronous pattern
Contain 9 microtubules w/dynein arms + center doublet
Found in trachea, bronchi, oviducts, ependyma, sperm
Epithelial Modification Disorders
What is Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)
dysfunctional cilia (or flagella in sperm cells)