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Histology Flashcards

1
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describe the structure of the plasmalemma

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bimolecular layer of amphipathic phospholipid molecules with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.

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2
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what substances can diffuse across the plasmalemma

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small, hydrophobic, uncharged molecules

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what cannot diffuse across the plasmalemma

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charged molecules

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4
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define inclusions

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components synthesised by the cell itself

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5
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role of the cytoskeleton

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provide structural support

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6
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three classes of filaments in the cytoskeleton

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  1. microfilaments
  2. intermediate filaments
  3. microtubules
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7
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describe the structure of microtubules

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made up of two subunits- alpha and beta tubulin

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8
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two proteins involved in microtubules

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kinesin is an ATPase that moves to the cell periphery

dyne is an ATPase that moves towards the cell centre

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9
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describe the structure of the nucleus

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nuclear envelope comprises of an inner and outer membrane with a perinuclear cistern. It contains chromosomes.

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10
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two types of DNA in the nucleus

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  1. euchromatin- dispersed DNA actively undergoing transcription
  2. heterochromatin- condensed DNA not undergoing transcription
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11
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structure of a ribosome

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small subunit (binds RNA) and large subunit (forms peptide bonds)

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12
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define polysome

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cluster of ribosomes held together by RNA. Makes unpackaged proteins.

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13
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describe how ER is involved in protein synthesis

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free ribosomes attach to mRNA. If ER signal peptide is present the growing peptide is inserted into the pore of ER.

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14
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functions of SER

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stores, synthesises proteins and lipids

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15
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describe the structure of the Golgi apparatus

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flattened, membrane-bound cisternae with vesicles.

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16
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function of the Golgi apparatus

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adds sugars and sorts

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17
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structure of mitochondria

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double membrane that is extensively folded to form cristae. It contains its own DNA

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18
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function of mitochondria

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produce ATP

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19
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three types of intercellular junctions

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  1. occluding (tight)
  2. desmosomes (anchoring)
  3. communicating (gap)
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20
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function of tight junctions

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diffusion barrier

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21
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function of desmosomes

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strength

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22
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function of gap junctions

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allows movement between cells

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23
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define a junctional complex

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close association of several types of junctions

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24
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three ways material can cross the cell membrane

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  1. diffusion
  2. transport proteins (pumps/ channels)
  3. vesicular transport (endocytosis and phagocytosis)
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25
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describe endocytosis

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membrane fuses to form an endocytotic vesicle

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26
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describe phagocytosis

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engulfed to form a phagosome, lysosomes release lysozyme to form a phagolysosome.

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27
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describe the histological technique for a microscope slide

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  1. dehydrate tissue
  2. impregnate wax
  3. thin sections cut on a microtome
  4. wax washed out and tissue rehydrated
    there are potential for artefacts
28
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the most common combinations of staining dyes are?

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  1. haematoxylin- basic dye with affinity for acidic molecules (purple)
  2. eosin- acidic dye with affinity for basic molecules (pink/red)
29
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four basic tissue types

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  1. epithelium
  2. connective tissue
  3. nervous tissue
  4. muscle
30
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describe the structure of epithelia

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lines the surfaces of organs. all have a basal lamina where cells attach. non-vascular. apical and basal end

31
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functions of epithelia

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mechanical and chemical barrier, absorption, secretion, containment and locomotion

32
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four ways epithelia can be classified

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  1. cell shape
  2. layers
  3. cell surface
  4. presence of specialised cells
33
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describe the different cell shapes of epithelia

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  • squamous (flattened)
  • cuboidal (cube-shaped)
  • columnar
34
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describe the different layers epithelia can have

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  • simple (one layer)
  • stratified (2 or more)
  • pseudo stratified (multiple that are all attached to the basal lamina)
35
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describe the different cell surfaces epithelia can have

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  1. microvilli
  2. cilia
  3. presence of keratin proteins
36
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which two types of glands does the glandular epithelium use for secretion

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  • endocrine

- exocrine

37
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three categories of connective tissue

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  1. soft
  2. hard
  3. blood and lymph
38
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describe the structure of connective tissue

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consists of an extracellular matrix (fibres, ground substance, tissue fluid) and cells (fibroblasts, adipose, osteocytes and chondrocytes)

39
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two types of soft CT

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  • loose

- dense

40
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three types of hard CT

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  • hyaline
  • elastic
  • fibrocartilage
41
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three types of muscle cells

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  1. smooth
  2. cardiac
  3. skeletal
42
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structure of smooth muscle

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smooth, no striations

43
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structure of cardiac muscle

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involuntary with striations and intercalated discs

44
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structure of skeletal muscle

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striations and sacrolemmas

45
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structure of nervous tissue

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neurones and support cells (glia)

46
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lining of neurones in CNS

47
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lining of neurones in PNS

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epineurium

48
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three types of neurons

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  • multipolar
  • bipolar
  • pseudo unipolar
49
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glia of the CNS

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astrocytes, oligodenrocytes and microglia

50
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glia of the PNS

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Schwann cells

51
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three basic layers in blood vessels

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  1. tunica intima
  2. tunica media
  3. tunica adventitia
52
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what is the tunica intima made up of

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squamous epithelium and thin layer of connective tissue

53
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what is the tunica media made up of

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smooth muscle

54
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what is the tunica adventitia made up of

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connective tissue

55
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difference in large arteries tunica media

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smooth muscle is partially replaced with elastic fibres called elastic arteries for elastic recoil

56
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structure of arterioles

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one or two layers of smooth muscle and almost no adventitia

57
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structure of capillaries

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endothelial cells and a basal lamina

58
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three types of capillaries

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  1. continuous
  2. fenestrated
  3. discontinuous
59
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structure of venules

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thin layer of connective tissue and smooth muscle and endothelial cell lined

60
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structure of veins

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obvious tunica adventitia and valves

61
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define serum

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blood without clotting factors

62
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three types of formed elements in the blood

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  1. erythrocytes
  2. leukocytes
  3. platelets
63
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define hemopoiesis

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production of blood cells and platelets in the bone marrow

64
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structure of a multipolar neuron

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many dendrites, one axon

65
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structure of a bipolar neuron

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one dendrite, one axon

66
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structure of a pseudo unipolar neuron

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axon in both directions

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