Foundations 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What does a stain for Vimentin identify?
A
Connective Tissue (Sarcoma)
2
Q
Which direction does dynein travel? Kinesin?
A
1) Retrograde
2) Anterograde
3
Q
What are the purpose of gap junctions in ciliated cells?
A
Regulating coordinated contraction in ciliary cells
4
Q
What is the triad of situs invertus, bronchiectasis, and chronic sinusitis?
A
Kartagener’s syndrome most likely due to primary ciliary dyskinesia (dynein arm defect)
