Intestines-histo Flashcards
what is the function of the SI
absorption
What are the 3 magnitudes of folding of the SI
microvilli, villi and plicacirculares
describe microvilli
cytoplasmic projections of cell membrane- simple columnar epitheliums
What is the structure of villi
evaginations of mucosa with a core of lamina propria that project into the lumen
what do villi look like in the 3 parts of SI
duodenum- broad short and leaf like
jejunum- tongue like projections
in ileum- tall, narrow, finger-like projections
what is the structure of plicae circulares
circular folds of entire mucosa with a core of submucosa
permanent projections into lumen
where are plicae circulares most prominent
distal duodenum and proximal jejunum
what are the 3 categories of glands in SI
exocrine, submucosal and intestinal crypts
what are the exocrine glands of the SI
pancreas and liver
what are the submucosal glands of the SI
duodenal
Whar are the intestinal crypts of the SI
epithelium invaginating into lamina propria in small and large intestine
Whar type of epithelium is the SI
simple columnar epithelium replaced every 3-7 days
what cells are present in SI epithelium
absorptive columnar with microvilli goblet cells lymphocytes enteroendocrine cells paneth cells M cells
What are enteroendocrine cells
secrete product into vascular channels in lamina propria
What products do enteroendocrine cells secrete
incretins (K cells) GIP (L cells) serotonin (enterochromaffin cells) somatostatin motilin cholecystokinin neurotensin VIP substance P endorphins
where are paneth cells found
in the base of intestinal crypts
describe characterizations of paneth cells
large acidophilic granules
what do paneth cells secrete
lysozyme and peptide defensins
what is the role of lysozymes and peptide defensins
degrade bacterial cell wall components
What are M cells and what is their role
specialized cells in epithelium that are part of innate and classic immune system because the actively capture and transport Ag to APCs and B cells in lamina propria