Helpful Terms for Histology and Integumentary Flashcards
1
Q
lumen
A
Space inside a structure
[such as: where blood flows in a blood vessel]
2
Q
cilia
A
hair like extensions on cell surface
3
Q
microvilli
A
minute folds projecting on the apical surface of certain types of epithelial cells
4
Q
goblet cells
A
unicellular epithelial gland cells that secrete mucus
5
Q
lacunae
A
cavity or depression
6
Q
canaliculi
A
small passageways
7
Q
papilla
A
nipple-like projections
