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Introduction to Histology and Epithelium Flashcards

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Define Tissue

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Group of similar cells working together to carry out a common function + the extracelluar matrix surrounding them

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Cytosol

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Intracellular fluid

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Simple vs Complex tissue

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Simple contains all the same cell type, Complex contains several different cell types

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Parenchyma vs Stroma

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Parenchyma is working tissue, Stroma is supporting tissue which also supplies nutrition (via blood vessels or ducts)

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Define Organ

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Several tissues grouped into a morphologically recognisable structure, performing a set of functions.

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List 4 types of tissue and briefly describe their function

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Connective (protects and supports), Epithelial (covers and lines body surfaces), Muscle (cells contract to generate force), Nervous (generate electrical signals in response to environment)

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Extracellular Matrix (ECM)

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the material between cells

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How are cells joined to one another or other structures? List the types:

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Cell juntions: GAP, Tight, Adherens, Desmosome, Focal adhesions, Hemidesmosomes

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GAP junctions: function, component, example

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Metabolic and electric coupling
Connexins
e.g. cardiac tissue

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TIght junctions: function, component, cytoskeleton, example

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Barrier, selective permeability and cells polarity;
Claudings;
Actin;
e.g. epidermis

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Adherens junctions: function, component, cytoskeleton, example

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Tissue integrity, contractility, motility;
Cadherins;
Actin;
e.g. morphogenesis

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Desmosomes: functions, components, cytoskeleton, example

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Strong adhesions and resist mechanical strength;
Desmosomal cadherins;
IF;
e.g. epidermis (keratins)

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Focal adhesions: function, component, cytoskeleton, example

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Cell anchorage, mechanical and biochemical signalling;
Integrins,
Actin,
e.g. cell migration

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Hemidesmosomes: function, component, cytoskeleton, example

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Cell anchorage;
Integrins;
IF;
e.g. Dermal-epidermal junction

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5 stages of tissue processing for histology

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Fixation, embedding, sectioning, staining, mounting

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What is the role of fixation?

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preserves tissue, prevents degridation, kills bacteria, enhances tissue staining

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Methods of tissue fixation:

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Freezing (dry ice or liquid nitrogen), Chemical fixation (inactivated enzymes and hardens tissue, often aldehyde based chemical used)

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What is the role of embedding?

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Provides support for tissue when sectioning

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Two ways of embedding a sample:

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Paraffin wax - most common, can alter apperance, water in tissues needs to be replaced, can’t see lipids or fats, can use water based alternatives (these dissolve sugars)
Frozen samples - less common

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What is the role of sectioning?

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Cutting cells into very thin slices so there is a higher resolution

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Method of sectioning:

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Using a microtone

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What is the role of staining?

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Colours tissue as most cells are transparent, features visable under microscope

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Two types of staining:

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Non-specific staining, specific staining

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3 Types of Microscopy

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Light (most common - limited detail), Electron (for finer detail, beam of electrons instead of light),

25
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Magnification vs resolution

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Magnification = measure of how large a microscope causes an object to appear
Resolution = smallest distance by which two points can be separated and still distinguishable as separate objects

26
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What does H&E stand for? Explain each letter:

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Haemotoxylin and Eosin
H = Basic, stains acidic/basophilic structures purplish blue
E = Acidic, stains basic/ acidophilic structures red/ pink

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What does PAS stand for? Why is it used?

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Periodic acid staining - for staining complex carbohydrates and glycogen, stains mucus, BM and brush borders

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What does a PAS+ tissue look like?

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deep red/ magenta

29
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When is Masson Trichrome used?

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to demonstrate supporting tissue elements, mainly collagen

30
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What colours does Masson trichome stain various things?

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nuclei and other basic structures = blue; collagen = green or blue depending on technique; cytoplasm, muscle, erythrocytes and keratin = bright red

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Structure of Epithelial Tissue

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  • Continuous sheet of cells (1+ layers thick)
  • cells in close contact with each other,
  • cells bound togther by cell to cell junctions
  • gap junctions allow things through
  • sit on BM
  • no blood vessels
  • cell polarity (base is different to apex - apex faces outwards)
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Function of Epithelial Tissue

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Cover and protect surfaces inside and out of body
Form glandular structures (produces secretions that are discharged onto surface or into blood)
Form barriers (against abrasion, prevents water loss, prevents entrance of toxic molecules),
Combine with nervous tissue to make special senses
Can have specialised structure and function

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Types of Epithelial tissue

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Covering Epithelia, glandular epithelia

34
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What are glandular epithelia?

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Secretory epithelium arranged glands, invagination of epithelium, glandular organs - composed of mainly epithelium cells with connective tissue

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Exocrine vs Endocrine glands

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Exocrine - retain continuity with surface, secrete via a duct
Endocrine - lose contact with surface, pass substance into blood

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2 ways to categorise Epithelia:

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By number of layers, by shape of cells

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Simple epithelia

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1 layer of cells, good for adsportion, fragile

38
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Stratified epithelia

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2+ layers, good for protection

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Pseudostratified epithelia

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1 layer with mixture of cell shapes (looks stratified), not all cells reach surface but all in contact with BM

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4 types of shapes of cells:

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Squamous (flat), Cuboidal, Columnar (tall cylindrical), Transitional (readily change shape, accomodate stretching)

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Structure, Function and Location: Simple Squamous Epithelium

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Structure:single layer of flat, hexagonal cells, nuclei appear v flat
Function:diffusion, filtration, some secretion and absorption, few provide barrier as are delicate so can’t protect against friction
Location: alveoli

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Structure, Function and Location: Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

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Structure: single layer of cube shape cells, some with microvilli
Function: good for diffusion, secretion and absorption
Location:kidney tubules, glands and ducts, lining bronchioles of lungs, ovary surfaces

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Structure, Function and Location: Simple Columnal Epithleium

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Structure: single layer of tall & narrow cells, some have cilia or microvilli
Function: movement of substances, absorption and secretion, more protection than flatter cells
Location: glands and some ducts, bronchioles of the lungs, auditory tubes, uterus & uterine tubes, stomach, intestines

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Structure, Function and Location: Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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Structure:multiple layers of cells that are cube-shaped in basal layer, increasingly flat towards surface
- can be non keratinized (moist) or keratinised
Function: protect against abrasion, barrier against infection, reduction of water loss from body
Location
- Keratinized = skin
- Nonkeratinized = mouth, throat, larynx, anus, cornea of eye
Keratinised Epithelium: cytoplasm of cells replaced by keratin so cells are dead, living cells beneath the keratinized layer, thicker keratinized layer in certain areas, dry durable and moisture resistant characteristics

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Structure, Function and Location: Pseudostratified Epithelium

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Structure: technically single layer, almost always ciliated and associated with goblet cells (secreting mucus)
Function: synthesize and secrete mucus and move mucus containing foreign bodiesLocation: lining of nasal cavity, nasal sinuses, auditory tubes, bronchi of lungs

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Structure, Function and Location: Transitional Epithelium

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Structure: cuboidal/ columnar when not stretched, squamous when stretched, number of layers decrease when stretched (5-6 cells to 2-3 layered)
Function: accommodate fluctuations in volume of fluid in organs/ tubes, protects against effect of urine
Location: lining of urinary bladder, ureters, superior urethra, pelvis of kidney - this is where considerable expansion occurs

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