Module 1 (Part 2)

Question 1

belt-like (wraps the circumference of the cells), other analogy is “staples on piece of paper” - zonulae occludens

Answer 1

tight junctions

Question 2

encircles the cells and belt-like, resists planar motion - zonulae adherens

Answer 2

adherens junction

Question 3

Desmosomes are also known as?

Answer 3

macula adherens

Question 4

Gap junctions are abundant where? What is a connexon?

Answer 4

cardiac and neurons cells; 6 connexin

Question 5

Microvilli vs. stereocilia vs. cilia vs. flagella

Answer 5

k

Question 6

Glands

2 types

T or F: glands are always multicellular

4 arrangements of glands

2 types of secretions - differentiate

Answer 6

k

Question 7

T or F: Goblets are multicellular and often found stratified epithelium

Answer 7

F

Question 8

Why would serous cells stain darker than mucus?

Answer 8

k

Question 9

Mucous exocrine cells:

2 main components

which secretion method?

T or F: Goblet cells secrete mucous

Answer 9

k

Question 10

Serous exocrine cells

T or F: less viscous than mucous

T or F: has polarity

Name two places you would find them?

Answer 10

k

Question 11

Differentiate the 3 types of secretion. Where would we find each?

Answer 11

M - merge - respiratory

H - explode - oils in hair and skin

A - pinch off - sweat and mamillary glands

Question 12

ECM

main 3 components

Answer 12

protein fibers

anamorph. ground substance

tissue fluid

Question 13

Why do people take supplements for joints and cartilage?

Answer 13

to boost anamorphous ground substance