Histology Changes and Diseases (Reynolds) Flashcards
what tissue type covers body surfaces and lines the GI tract, respiratory, and urogenital system, as well as vessels and body cavities?
epithelial tissue.
is epithelial tissue polar or non polar?
polar, has apical, basal and lateral surfaces
what does epithelial tissue “rest” on?
double layered basement membrane
True or False Epithelial tissue is vascularized.
False, it’s avascular
what are the 2 types of collagen that make up the basement membrane?
Types 4 and 7
what are the layers of the basement membrane?
- basal lamina (superficial)
- reticular CT (deep)
basal lamina has two layers, lamina lucida and lamina densa so overall superficial to deep BM layers= lamina lucida lamina densa lamina reticularis
What are the main functions of the epithelia ?
act as barrier, protection, secretion, absorption
cilia are made of? function?
microtubules, cilia for movement
what are microvilli made of? function?
microfilaments, actin specifically for increased absorption/increasing surface area they are not motile (like cilia)
on what type of epithelial cells would you expect to find microvilli?
simple columnar epithelial cells of small intestines and stomach
what are the four types of cell junctions found in epithelial tissue ?
- tight junctions
- adherens junctions
- gap junctions
- desmosomes
what is the function of a tight junction?
form close contact between adjacent cells, in apical region, prevent paracellular transport
what is the function of an adherens junction ?
for intracellular adhesion and interaction of actomyosin cytoskeleton with the plasma membrane
what is the function of desmosomes ?
linker proteins, connect plasma membrane to intermediate filaments in the cytoplasm , important in stratified epithelium
what is the function of gap junctions?
they are connexon proteins, intercellular channels between adjacent cells
what are the two main classes of epithelial tissues?
membranous epithelia and glandular epithelia
what are the two types of membranous epithelia?
simple and stratified
would you name stratified epithelia from the basal or apical side?
apical side, names according to most superficial cells shape
where would you find glandular epithelia?
glands/ducts
what are the two types of simple squamous epithelium?
- endothelium- lines blood vessels
- mesothelium- lines body cavities
- ^^ both mesodermally derived
Name? where might this tissue type be found?
simple squamous epithelium , in blood vessels (endothelium) or lining body cavities (mesothelium)
Name?
simple squamous epithelium
Name? where might this tissue type be found?
simple cuboidal epithelium, found in glands/ducts
Name? where might this tissue type be found?
simple columnar epithelium, found lining the stomach, small intestines, kidney collecting ducts, usually have microvilli for absoprtion
Name? where might this tissue type be found?
psuedostratified ciliated columnar epithelium, lining the nasal cavities, trachea
Name? where might this tissue type be found?
stratified squamous epithelium, found in skin, anus, mouth
would would you find keratinized stratified squamous epithelia?
epidermis
where would you find non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
esophagus, mouth, vagina, anus
where would you find transititional epithelium?
bladder, ureters, urethra