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Histology 1 Flashcards

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hematoxylin

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Basophilic.

Darker purple.

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eosin

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Eosinophilic.

Light pink.

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Periodic-acid Schiff (PAS)

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Stains molecules rich in carbohydrates (glycoproteins, proteoglycans).

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Silver stains

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Stains reticular fibers, nerve cell processes.

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toluidine blue

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Basic dye.

Mast cells.

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size of RBC

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7.5 um

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general features of epithelium

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Form contiguous sheets.
Adhere to each other by using specialized cell-cell junctions.
Adhere to underlying CT via basement membrane.
Avascular.
Renewal by stem cells.
Derived from ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm.
Free apical surface.
Apical-basal polarity.
Cytokeratins.

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functions of epithelium

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1) protection
2) surface transport
3) absorption
4) secretion
5) sensory reception
6) trans-epithelial transport

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simple

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1 layer.

Specialized for absorption/secretion.

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stratified

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2 or more layers.

Withstands wear/tear.

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simple squamous epithelium: function

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Specialized for filtration, diffusion, osmosis, secretion

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simple squamous epithelium: location

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Lines heart, blood vessels, lymph vessels (endothelium).
Lines body cavities and mesentary (mesothelium).
Lines Bowman’s capsule, and lung alveoli.

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SSKE: location

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In wear-prone areas (epidermis).

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SSKE: structure of apical layer

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Stratum corneum on apical surface (layer of dead tissue).
Squamous epithelial cells underwent apoptosis.
Keratin rich.
Nuclei and organelles are absent.

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SSNKE: location

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Less wear-prone areas (oral cavity, esophagus, anal canal, vagina)

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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium: function

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Specialized for secretion/absorption.

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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium: location

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Kidney tubules, glandular ducts, ovaries, thyroid glands.

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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium: function

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Provide protection.

Secretion.

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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium: location

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Found in ducts like sweat, mammary, salivary.

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Simple Columnar Epithelium: function

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Specialized for secretion/absorption.

May be ciliated (uterus).

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Simple Columnar Epithelium: location

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Uterus.

Intestine (brush border of microvili for absorption.

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Stratified Columnar Epithelium: function

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Secretion/protection.

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Stratified Columnar Epithelium: location

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Rare.
Ocular conjunctiva.
Pharynx, anus, male urethra.

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Pseudostratified Epithelium: structure

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All cells touch the basement membrane.

Not all cells reach the apical surface.

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Pseudostratified Epithelium: function

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Specialized for protection.
Cilia for movement of debris.
Goblet cells for secretion.

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Transitional Epithelium: location

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Only in urinary system (renal pelvis, ureter, bladder)

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Transitional Epithelium: function

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Specialized for stretching/contraction to hold variable volumes.
Protects against toxic urine.
Resists diffusion of water (prevent dilution of urine).

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umbrella cells

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In transitional epithelium/urothelium.

Basal extensions penetrate between other cells.

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endocrine glands

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Secrete into blood.

Hormone is delivered to part of body.

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Exocrine gland (general)

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secrete into an organ or body system via ducts

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classification of exocrine cells

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1) number of cells: uni/multicellular
2) duct system: simple, compound
3) terminal secretory pieces: tubular, acinar
4) secretion: serous, mucous
5) mode of secretion

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serous secretion

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Watery, serum-like.

Contain enzymes/precursors, antimicrobials.

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mucus

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Viscous, sticky.

Aid in lubrication, trapping pathogens.

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mucus with H & E

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Stain poorly in H&E (look very light).
Clear cytoplasm.
Flat nuclei.

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serous with H & E

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Stain well (dark purple).
Abundant RER.
Round nucleus.

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merocrine secretion

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Secrete by exocytosis.
Only the product is released.
Zymogens, sweat, mucus, lysozymes.
Goblet cells.

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apocrine secretion

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Decapitation of apical portion.
Part of cytoplasm and plasma membrane are released.
Ex: mammary glands.

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holocrine secretion

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Apoptosis of secreting cell.
Releases whole cell’s content.
Stem cells at basal lamina divide to replace.
Ex: sebaceous glands.

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breast cancer

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Originates from mammary glands.
Most common: lobular carcinomas – from cells that line the milk-producing secretory lobules.
Less common: ductal carcinomas – from epithelial cells that line the ductal system.

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cystic fibrosis

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Caused by malfunctioning of CFTR.
CFTR is found in apical membrane of epithelial cells (lungs, liver, pancreas, skin, reproductive tract).
Normally CFTR moves Cl- out of cell to the covering mucus –> Na+ follows and increases electrolyte concentration in mucus –> pulls water out –> increases fluidity of mucus.

W/o CFTR, ions are imbalanced and mucus is viscous.
Mucus builds up in lungs and blocks airways, causing severe infections.
Blocks ducts of pancreas, causing malabsorption of fat/protein.
Reduced sodium absorption in sweat ducts causes saltier sweat.
Upsets balance of minerals in blood, causing dehydration, increased heart rate/BP, fatigue, heat stroke, death.

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zonula occludens

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Tight junctions.
Regulate apical border seal.
Create apical/basolateral domains.
Provides a selective permeability barrier.
Regulate paracellular transport.
Promote transcellular transport.
Proteins: claudin, occludin, actin.
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zonula adherins

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Calcium dependent.
Continuous with actin cytoskeleton.
Resists mechanical stress.
Transduce signals from adjacent cells and ECM.
Mediate folding and other 3D shapes of epithelia.

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gap junctions (macula communicans)

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Pore-forming complex comprised of connexins/connexons.
Facilitates transcellular movement of metabolites, 2nd messengers, ions.
Location: widespread in epithelia, smooth/cardiac muscle, neurons, etc

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basal lamina

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Physical support for epithelia.
Comprised of type IV collagen, laminin, nidogen.
2 parts: lamina lucida, lamina densa.
Connects to reticular lamina.

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cytokeratins are classified as:

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intermediate filaments.

All epithelial cells express cytokeratins

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zonula occludens: principal components

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Major integral membrane proteins: claudins, occludins

Cytoskeleton proteins: actin

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sonula adherens: principal components

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Integral membrane protein: E-cadherins.

Cytoskeleton proteins: actin

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gap junctions

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Punctuate intercellular channels.
Approximation to syncytium.
Function in electrical synapses.
Found in many tissues.
Channels form as adjacent connexons align between cell membranes.
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Connexons

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Made up of 6 connexins (tetraspan integral membrane proteins).
Form channels (gap junctions).
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basement membrane

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Basal lamina AND reticular lamina.
Anchoring fibrils: collagen VII.
Functions: physical support, selective permeability.

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basal lamina

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Lamina lucida AND lamina densa.

Type IV collagen.

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reticular lamina

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Contains reticular fibers (mainly collagen III).

Some type I collagen.

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myoepithelial cells

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Basket cells.
Pseudostratified.
Function: wound healing????? need to check

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gland formation

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All begin as an epithelial ingrowth.

All retain keratin expression.

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typical products of merocrine secretion

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mucus
zymogens
lysozymes
sweat

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holocrine secretion: phenotypic progression of cells from base to duct

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Cell borders disappear.
Nucleus degenerates.
Cytoplasmic droplets coalesce.

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connective tissue functions

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1) structural integrity of tissues and organs.
2) mechanical properties: tensile and compressive properties.
3) provides environment for differentiation and residence for immune cells.
4) facilitates exchange of metabolites, electrolytes, and water.
5) energy storage (white adipose).
6) heat production (brown adipose)
7) repair and restoration of tissue architecture following damage

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cells of connective tissues (general, overarching categories)

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Indigenous cells.

Immigrant cells.

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indigenous cells

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Arise within the CT.

Mesenchymal cells.
Fibroblasts.
Adipocytes.
Osteogenic cells and derivatives.
Chondrogenic cells and derivatives.
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mesenchymal cells

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multipotent stem cells that can differentiate into:

myocytes, adipocytes, chondrocytes, osteoblasts, neurons.

stellate appearance with lots of space

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fibroblasts

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Most common cell in most CTs.
Synthesize ECM components.
Capacity to differentiate into myofibroblasts (in normal and wound healing conditions).
Lots of RER, highly synthetic.

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white adipose tissue

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Uniocular.

Nuclei pushed to periphery.

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brown adipose tissue

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Multiocular,

Lots of mitochrondria gives brown appearance.

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immigrant cells

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Originate from hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow.

Macrophages, mast cells, lymphocytes, plasma cells.

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macrophages

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Immigrant cell.
Derived from blood monocytes.
Scavenge debris, immune system functions, inflammation.

Lumpy, not “attractive”

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mast cells

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Immigrant cell.
Derived from bone marrow precursor.

Central nucleus with cytoplasm packed with granules.
Granules contain heparin and histamine –> stain dark purple.

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mast cells in severe allergic reactions

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IgE receptors.
Degranulate –> release heparin/histamine.
Leads to anaphalaxis.

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lymphocytes

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Immigrant cells.
Subsets of B and T cells.
Can be anywhere (wander).

Dark nuclei (takes up most of space in cell).
Little cytoplasm.
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plasma cells

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Immigrant cells.
Differentiated B-lymphocytes.
Synthesize antibodies.
Found in loose CT.

Eccentric nuclei.
Clockface chromatin.
Abundant golgi, RER.

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connective tissue components

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Cells.
ECM fibers.
ECM ground substance.

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connective tissue ECM fibers

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Fibrillar collagen.
Nonfibrillar collagen.
Elastic fibers.

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fibrillar collagens (number and location)

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I - nearly everywhere
II - cartilage mostly
III - mainly organs
V, XI, XXIV, XXVII - restricted locations

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type I collagen

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Most abundant protein in body.

Scar tissue, keloids.

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type II collagen

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Abundant in hyaline cartilage.

In many organs during development, adult eye/ear.

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type III collagen

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RETICULAR FIBERS.
Highly branched.
Visualization requires silver stain.
In lymphoid organs, liver, skin.

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non-fibrillar collagens

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28+ types.
Basement membrane (IV).
Fibril-associated.
Require special techniques to localize.

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elastic fibers

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Microfibrilin forms a scaffold.
Elastin is added.
Elasticity due to cross-links.

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marfan syndrome

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Fibrillin-1 mutation.
Aneurisms due to inelastic arteries.
Excess TGF-B causes most of the symptoms.

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cutis laxa

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Mutation in elastin leads to wrinkled, loose skin.

Internal organs may be affected in severe cases.

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ground substance

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Proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans, glycoproteins.

Characteristics:

1) highly charged (sulfates)
2) compressive resistance
3) limited protein components –> poor staining qualities
4) permits nutrient/gas exchange

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dense regular CT

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In tendons, ligaments.
Fibroblasts are main cell type. 
Collagen fivers organizes refular.
Little ground substance.
Nuclei organized in same position.
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dense irregular CT

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Type I collagen.
Nuclei in different directions.
Irregular, wavy collagen fibers.

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loose connective tissue

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More ground substance (allows for more diffusion).

Fibroblasts, elastic fibers, collagen, endothelial cells.

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elastic tissue

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Elastic fibers can be parallel or randomly arranged.

Need silver stain to distinguish elastic fibers.

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reticular tissue

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TYPE III branched collagen.

Supports channels in liver, lymph nodes, spleen.

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blood components

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Formed elements (cells, platelets).
Plasma proteins (albumins, globulins, fibrinogen).
Plasma (wastes, nutrients, gases, hormones, electrolytes).
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major functions of blood

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1) transport (gases, nutrients, wastes, hormones).
2) protection (immune, clotting).
3) homeostasis (pH, body temp, electrolyte balance).

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romanowsky staining

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stains blood

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erythrocytes

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Biconcave disc (large SA for gas exchange).
7.5 um diameter.
From immature reticulocytes.
Live ~4 months.
Cleared from spleen.
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reticulocytes

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Immature predecessors of RBCs.
Still contain ribosomes.
Erythropoietic activity.

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granulocytes

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Neutrophils (60-70%)
Eosinophils (2-4%)
Basophils (<1%)

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agranulocytes

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Lymphocytes (25-33%)

Monocytes (3-8%)

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neutrophils

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Granulocyte.
60-70%
Short lifespan.
Nucleus w/ 3-5 lobes.
Barr body sometimes visible.
Phagocytosis.
Exocytose DNA --> sticky, traps bacteria.
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eosinophils

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Granulocyte.
2-4%
Lifespan: days to weeks.
Bilobed nuclei.
Bright red.
Phagocytosis.
Release granules.
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basophils

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Granulocyte.
<1%
Bilobed nucleus, sometimes obscured by granules.
Usually in BLOOD (mast cells in CT, looks similar).
IgE receptors help with allergic reactions.

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lymphocytes

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Agranulocyte.
25-33%.
In blood, CT, epithelia.
Little cytoplasm.
T-cells and B-cells.
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T-cells

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essential for cell-mediated immunity

98
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B-cells

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essential for humoral immunity via antibody production.

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monocytes

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Agranulocyte.
3-8%
Give rise to macrophages.
Largest.
Large horseshoe nucleus.
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platelets

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Thrombocytes.
Fragments from megakaryocytes.
Less abundant than RBCs.
Functions: aggregate to seal vessel damage; facilitate clot formation

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type IV collagen

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Sheet forming.

Basal and external lamina.

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type VII collagen

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Linking/anchoring.

Anchors fibrils in dermis.

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

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Defect in collagen synthesis.

Causes aortic rupture, hyperextensible joints, hyperelastic skin.

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cartilage (general)

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Collagen II.
Sulfated proteoglycans.
Net negative charge (basophilic).
Avascular.
Aneural.
Chondrocytes in isogenous groups.
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hyaline cartilage

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TM: very basophilic.
Abundant sulfated proteoglycans.
Perichondrium at edges (but not at articular surfaces).
Appositional and interstitial growth.

106
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osteoarthritis

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Progressive wear/tear of hyaline cartilage at articular surface.

107
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rheumatoid arthritis

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Autoimmune.

Destruction of hyaline cartilage.

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elastic cartilage

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Isogenous groups, TM.
Elastic fibers surround cells.
Perichondrium.
Interstitial/appositional growth.

Similar to hyaline, but in addition: type II collagen, reticular fibers.

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fibrocartilage

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TM not obvious.
Wavy collagen fibers (type I) --> eosinophilic.
NO perichondrium.
Has fibroblasts.
Intertstitial growth.
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woven bone

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Immature bone.
Disorderly arrangement of collagen.
Not as strong.
Osteoblasts, osteocytes, calcified cartilage.

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compact bone

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Lamellar bone.
Haversian systems.
Concentric lamellae.
Interstitial lamellae.
Periosteum and Endosteum.
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spongy bone

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Lamellar bone.
Contains lamellae.
Endosteum only.
No Haversian canals bc nutrients can diffuse.

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ground section

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No organic tissue.
Air spaces (formerly organic) are dark.
Fine detail visible.

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decalcified section

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No mineralized tissue.
Stains well with H & E.
Fine detail less visible,

115
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Howship’s lacunae

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space where osteoclast degraded bone.

116
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osteoporosis

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bone degradation > formation

Estrogen causes increased resorption.

117
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osteogenesis imperfecta

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Mutation in type I collagen.

118
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Sharpey fibers

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the periosteum entering into the lamellar bone

119
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endochondral bones

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Long bones,
Bones of thorax,
Vertebrae,
Pelvis

120
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membrane bones

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flat bones in skull

121
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endochondral ossification (general)

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Cartilage template for bone deposition.
Initial bone deposited is woven, non-lamellar bone.
Remodeling to form spongy/compact bone.

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endochondral ossification - steps

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Chondrocytes hypertrophy.
Cartilage is calcified, killing chondrocytes.
Dead chondrocytes make it porous, allowing for blood vessels to enter.
Periosteal bone collar formed de novo.
New bone deposited on calcified cartilage forms primary ossification center.
Secondary ossification center is formed, then epiphyseal plate.

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regions of epiphyseal growth plate

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Resting.
Proliferation (stacks of coins).
Hypertrophic.
Calcification (chondrocytes die, triggering calcification).

124
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when does bone remodeling occur?

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Developmentally.
Throughout life (in response to stressors).
Fracture repair.

125
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compact bone remodeling

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Osteoclasts excavate a channel.
Osteoblasts line the outside of the channel, and fill in new bone to the center.
Some osteoblasts get trapped and become osteocytes.

126
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bone remodeling - development

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Haversian systems don’t develop until remodeling.

All bone starts as spongy bone, then some fills in and becomes compact.

127
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spongy bone remodeling

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Removal of bone by osteoclasts (not a channel).
New bone by osteoblasts.
New bone is lamellar, but not Haversian.

128
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intramembranous ossification

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No cartilage template.
Condensed mesenchyme lease to de novo bone formation.
Initial bone deposited is woven bone.
Remodeling to compact and spongy bone.

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