Gallbladder Flashcards
What cells in the gallbladder produce mucinogen?
Brush cells
What cells function in the gallbladder is to concentrate bile by absorbing water?
Clear cells (cholangiocytes)
What part of the gallbladder is missing?
Muscularis mucosa
Wha what major luminal wall structure of the gallbladder is missing?
Submucosa
What is concentrated bile from the gallbladder called? And is better
Cystic bile
Is the gallbladder serosa or Adventitia ?
BOTH–Mostly serosa but some adventitia where it attaches to the liver
What cells are found in the mucosa of the gallbladder?
Clear cells (cholangiocytes) and brush cells
What is primary bile from the liver?
Hepatic bile
What is the 2 functions of the gallbladder?
Store and concentrate bile
Is the muscularis externa of the gallbladder normal patter?
No, has a think smooth muscle layer with a disorganized muscle arrangement >