Histology MET Flashcards
1
Q
What is contained in the portal tract/triad of the liver?
A
Portal vein
Hepatic artery
Bile duct
Lymphatic vessels
2
Q
Rank the structures of the portal tract from largest to smallest
A
Size is in terms of the lumen:
Largest - portal vein
Bile duct
Smallest - hepatic artery
3
Q
How can you recognise the bile duct?
A
Has a cuboidal epithelium surrounding it
4
Q
How can you recognise the hepatic artery?
A
There is muscle within the vessel wall
5
Q
How can you recognise the portal vein?
A
Wide lumen and thin wall
6
Q
What is indicated by the presence of nodules on the liver?
A
Small regenerative nodules are indicative of cirrhosis
7
Q
What is indicated by the presence of green nodules on the liver?
A
If the nodules are green then as well as cirrhosis, there is also bile stasis
