Organ Histo Final Flashcards
Elastic arteries aka? Give 5 examples of these elastic arteries. Where are they typically found?
aka conducting arteries; common iliacs, carotid, aorta, brachiocephalic, subclavian arteries (ccabs); largest arteries typically found closest to heart)
In which type of arteries, elastic or muscular, is there a common & well-developed internal elastic lamina of the tunica intima? Which tunica media is mostly composed of many fenestrated elastic laminae? Which tunica intima has a thin/incomplete internal elastic lamina? Which tunica media is mostly smooth muscle and richly innervated w/sympathetics for pinpoint control of lumen size for blood flow?
muscular; elastic; elastic; muscular
Comment on the tunica intima of elastic arteries (conducting).
-attenuated epithelium w/rounded nuclei, thin or incomplete internal elastic lamina, thicker CT including collagen I, elastic fibers, smooth muscle cells & fibroblasts
Which layer of both elastic & muscular arteries is typically most dominant? Which layer contains the endothelium & is closest to the lumen? Which layer typically contains the vasa vasorum, small blood vessels that supply nutrients & O2 to the larger blood vessels?
tunica media; tunica intima; tunica adventitia
In the elastic arteries, what is the tunica media mainly comprised of? What is its’ function? What else is found in the tunica media of these conducting arteries?
many fenestrated elastic laminae; function-for expansion & recoil; there also is found a thin external elastic lamina, and vasa vesorum are common in the outer portions of the tunica media of elastic arteries
Which layer of the elastic arteries is composed of loose fibroelastic CT w/numerous vasa vasorum?
tunica adventitia
Muscular arteries aka? What are 4 examples of these?
aka distributing arteries; brachial, radial, renal, femoral arteries (BRRF)
Which layer of the muscular arteries has a common, well-developed internal elastic lamina w/endothelium & a few smooth muscle cells possible?
tunica intima
The tunica media of muscular arteries (distributing) is primarily composed of? It is richly innervated w/? Is an external elastic lamina possible? name some other structures found in the tunica media.
primarily circular smooth muscle; richly innervated w/sympathetics to control blood flow; an external elastic lamina is possible (more often found in elastic arteries); also found gap junctions btwn. smooth muscle cells & elastic fibers, reticular fibers, & chondroitin sulfate
What is found in the tunica adventitia of muscular arteries?
fibroelastic CT w/sulfated GAG’s, fibroblasts, & vasa vasorum
Name the 3 different types of arteries we discussed.
- elastic arteries (conducting)
- muscular arteries (disbruting)
- arterioles (small muscular arteries)
In arterioles, lumen size is relatively equivalent to what?
the wall width
Arterioles are considered a smaller version of?
muscular arteries
T/F: In arterioles, there is a well-developed external elastic lamina.
False; no external elastic lamina
Name 2 of the blood vessels that have an internal elastic lamina possible, but not well-developed in most cases.
elastic arteries, arterioles
These arteries see an increase in width into their 20’s where the wall gets thicker, especially the tunica media (increased # of elastic laminae).
elastic arteries (conducting)
These arteries see collagen I & various proteoglycans increasing in their wall, decreasing their flexibility (which is particularly a problem in which vessels)? What age bracket do they do this?
muscular arteries (distributing); particularly a problem in coronary vessels; typically occurs into middle age
With hypertension, typically around the 50’s in age, elastic fibers break down & are not sufficiently replaced; collagen I & proteoglycans end up accumulating in the tunica _, resulting in an increase in _ BP?
media; systolic
Arteriosclerosis aka? Primarily occurs in which arteries? which layer becomes infiltrated w/soft lipids, causing lumen diameter to decrease? Which layer can have collagen I & sulfated GAG’s build up?
aka atherosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries”; primarily occurs in elastic arteries; tunica intima causes decreased lumen diameter; tunica media can have collagen I & sulfated GAG’s accumulate
What is the main problem w/elastic arteries and atherosclerosis that causes the tunica intima to have trouble surviving?
blood is moving very fast
With blood moving so fast in atherosclerosis, which layer is prone to injury, irritation & infection? If there is an accumulation of lipid-loaded macrophages that have surrounded large amounts of a fatty substance, typically cholesterol, what type of cell is it called? With this lipid accumulation full of macrophages, platelets, smooth muscle cells, collagen & proteoglycans, there is an increase in the tunica intima _, and therefore a decrease in _ size?
tunica intima; “foam cells”; width, lumen
Metarterioles aka? found how often in capillary beds? the flow into a metarteriole is preceded by a _ _?
aka “overflow prevention system”; found w/ALL capillary beds, usually there are multiple metarterioles; preceded by a precapillary sphincter
This “bypass system” is NOT found within all capillary beds? If not found there, where is it typically found?
AVA=arteriovenous anastomosis (AV shunt); found in dermis of skin, stomach wall, & the erectile tissues of penis & clitoris
The overflow prevention system aka? the bypass system aka?
metarterioles; arteriovenous anastomosis (AVA or AV shunt)
Name 4 things that controls/influences the amount of blood flow into capillaries.
- metarterioles
- AVA’s in some locations
- precapillary sphincters
- diameter of the terminal arteriole
In the general capillary structure, there is a single layer of flattened _ cells? What form transient channels through the cytoplasm to move larger molecules like hormones & allergens? Comment on the typical cell junctions and their functions.
endothelial; pinocytic vesicles; typical cell junctions have spotty fasciae occludens between the endothelial cells for a) movement of larger molecules and b) to allow cell movement
Name the 3 types of capillaries. Which one is most common? Which one is located in the pancreas, intestines, and endocrine organs?
- continuous capillaries-most common
- fenestrated capillaries-located in pancreas, intestines, endocrine organs
- sinusoidal capillaries
Where are continuous capillaries usually found? What are the residual mesenchyme cells found in continous capillaries that are numerous in capillaries and venules?
muscles, CT, many organs; pericytes
Residual mesenchyme cells aka? they are numerous on which 2 structures? they secrete what? are they mitotic? what are they very good at changing into? name 2 functions of these cells.
pericytes; numerous on capillaries & venules; secrete basement membrane & matrix components; they are mitotic; very good at changing into smooth muscle cells, fibroblasts, & endothelial cells; functions: 1) healing of damaged capillary, 2) perhaps contract capillaries & help regulate blood flow?
Where would one find a modified continuous capillary? Why is it considered modified? it has a barrier regulation by endothelium but is influenced by which cell type?
in the CNS; modified because it has a zonula occludens instead of fasciae occludens; influenced by astrocytes
Locations of fenestrated capillaries? Their structure includes pores w/_ __ containing 8 fibrils. What is the function of fenestrated capillaries?
pancreas, intestines, endocrine organs (PIE); pores w/thin protein diaphragm containing 8 fibrils; function: to allow greater movement of molecules & cells for rapid nutrient absorption
Which type of capillaries are found in the bone marrow, endocrine organs, liver, lymphatic organs, and spleen (bells)? What is structure and function?
sinusoidal capillaries (sinusoids); structure is an enlarged diameter w/many large fenestrae, gaps, and NO protein diaphragm; function is to enhance material movement
Of the 3 types of capillaries, which one has no protein diaphragm and enhances the movement of materials w/its gaps? which one is for the healing of damaged capillaries? which one has a protein diaphragm? which one has pericytes?
sinusoidal capillaries; continuous capillaries; fenestrated capillaries; continuous capillaries
How are veins similar to arteries? How are they different?
similar because both have the 3 major wall layers (tunica intima, media, adventitia); Veins are not as uniform in structure or number (higher # of veins in the body and their placement in the body is more variable), they usually have a larger lumen than arteries, and they have valves
These structures in veins have two flaps of tunica intima & fibroelastic CT to keep blood moving in the right direction.
valves
What are the 2 functions of valves? which blood vessel are they found in?
- prevent backflow from damaging the capillaries
- work w/skeletal muscle in extremities to keep blood moving back to the heart
- valves found in veins
Name the 3 types of Venules. Venules are determined by _, not diameter?
- postcapillary venules 2. collecting venules 3. muscular venules; venules are determined by tunics, not diameter
This type of venule has endothelium, a small amount of CT and numerous pericytes in the tunica intima, but NO tunica media or tunica adventitia?
postcapillary venules
This type of venule has endothelium and small amounts of CT, NO tunica media, and some CT, fibroblasts, & pericytes in the tunica adventitia?
collecting venules
This type of venule has some endothelium & small amounts of CT in the tunica intima, an incomplete layer of smooth muscle for the tunica media, and the tunica adventitia is present, but has a few pericytes.
muscular venules
Comment on the pattern of pericyte numbers as we increase in venule size?
Pericytes decrease in # as we get into larger venules
Which vessel is similar to venules except that it has a complete tunica media?
small veins
What is the dominant layer in arteries? in veins?
arteries=tunica media
veins=tunica adventitia
T/F: Medium veins have an internal elastic lamina in their tunica intima?
False. They sometimes have an elastic fiber network, but it doesn’t contain an internal elastic lamina (whereas large veins have an elastic network a little thicker that resembles an internal elastic lamina)
In large veins, such as the superficial veins of the legs, comment on the tunica media.
It is very well developed so pooling of blood doesn’t occur.
Name the 2 types of venules that have NO tunica media.
postcapillary venules, collecting venules
These 2 types of large veins have tunica adventitia that includes some cardiac muscle as it transitions closer to the heart?
pulmonary veins & vena cava
This large vein has some longitudinally-arranged smooth muscle for structure/support in its’ tunica adventitia.
inferior vena cava
What is the name of the enlarged & superficial veins in the legs? What are some possible causes of them?
varicose veins; 1. loss of skeletal muscle tone around the veins 2. degeneration of the vessel wall 3. valve incompetence
What are varicose veins in the lower esophagus called? who are they common in?
esophageal varices; common in alcoholics, caused by portal hypertension
What are varicose veins at the end of the anal canal?
hemorrhoids
What are 3 functions of lymphatic vessels?
- drain excess ISF
- transport lymph to lymph nodes; foreign antigen detection in lymph nodes
- transport lymph to blood stream
T/F: Lymphatic vessels are more similar to veins in structure than arteries?
TRUE
Lymphatic capillaries structurally resemble what?
continuous blood capillaries
How are lymphatic capillaries different from continuous blood capillaries?
Lymphatic capillaries are blind ended (suddenly begin), they don’t have pericytes, their endothelial walls can overlap but create clefts between cells (allowing for easy movement of materials into & out of cells), the don’t have fenestrae or tight junctions between endothelial cells, and they contain bundles of lymphatic anchoring filament that support endothelial walls so capillaries can stay open
Small lymphatic vessels resemble what?
venules
What empty into the venous system at the junction of the right internal jugular and subclavian veins?
lymphatic ducts
What are the 2 lymphatic ducts?
- short right lymphatic duct
2. thoracic duct (much more widespreading)
Whose tunica media has longitudinal and circular layers of smooth muscle, several layers of collagen & elastic fibers in the tunica intima, and vasa vasorum-like vessels in the tunica adventitia?
lymphatic ducts
What are 5 functions of the Respiratory system?
- oxygen/CO2 exchange (respiratory portion)
2. olfaction 3. phonation 4. provide defense 5. condition air (conducting portion is 2-5)
What is an example of the large particle filter in the filtration system? medium particle filter? small particle filter?
vibrissae in the vestibule (bugs); mucociliary apparatus in respiratory region (dust, pollen); small particle filter is seromucus glands
This portion of the Respiratory system transports air to the respiratory portion?
Conducting portion
Name the 3 parts of the nasal cavity of the conducting portion.
- vestibule
- respiratory region
- olfactory region
What type of surface epithelium is in the vestibule? What type of glands are there? Support from which cartilage? What are the large particle filters?
same as skin-keratinized stratified squamos epithelium; sebaceous & sweat glands in the CT; hyaline cartilage for support; vibrissae (nose hairs for large particle filters, like bugs)
Which portion of the nasal cavity is between the limen nasi and superior & middle nasal concha?
Respiratory region
What are the functions of the respiratory region of the nasal cavity? What is the largest portion of the nasal cavity?
fxns: 1)warm air 2)clean air 3)humidify air 4)provide defense; largest portion of the nasal cavity is the respiratory region
What is the surface epithelium of the respiratory region of the nasal cavity, and what type of cells are found there? What is the medium particle filter found here?
respiratory epithelium w/basal cells (for mitosis), goblet cells (making mucus for collecting debris), & ciliated columnar cells (to move the mucus from the goblet cells); medium particle filter (dust, pollen) = mucociliary apparatus, which consists of the goblet & ciliated columnar cells
What type of glands are found in the respiratory region of the nasal cavity, and which layer are they found in?
seromucus glands (small particle filter); found in the lamina propria
In the seromucus gland of the LP of the resp. region of the nasal cavity, what is the mucus portion contributing mucus for?
- mucociliary clearance (combines w/mucus from goblet cells)
- more watery than goblet cells’ mucus, so humidifies the air
In the seromucus gland of the LP of the resp. region of the nasal cavity, what are the serous products that are produced?
- lysozymes (antibacterial product)
- various interferons (antiviral)
- cytokines, which stimulate defensive cells
As a serous product of the seromucous glands, what are lysozymes used to combat? what about interferons? what do cytokines do?
lysozymes-antibacterial product; interferons-antiviral; cytokines-stimulate defensive cells
Name 2 things found in the lamina propria of the respiratory region of the nasal cavity.
seromucous glands, cavernous plexus
What is found in the lamina propria of the resp. region of the nasal cavity that is composed of many large (muscular) venules and is typically partially filled w/blood?
cavernous plexus
What are the functions of the cavernous plexus? Where is it located?
- warm air 2. humidify air
- provide defense: example-inflammation, leading to…
a. increase in blood flow-venules enlarge-increase LP size-increase lumen-stuffy nose
b. increase in blood flow-increased oxygen-stimulates seromucus secretion-makes way to lumen-runny nose
-cavernous plexus located in lamina propria of resp. region of nasal cavity
What is the support for the resp. region of the nasal cavity?
hyaline cartilage more anteriorly, and bone more posteriorly
Broadly name the parts of the Olfactory Region.
- olfactory epithelium w/sustentacular, basal, & olfactory cells
- Bowman’s glands
- bone for support
When air enters the Respiratory system, name the order of body parts it encounters.
- Nasal cavity 2. paranasal sinuses 3. pharynx 4. larynx 5. trachea 6. extrapulmonary bronchi 7. intrapulmonary bronchi 8. bronchioles 9. alveolar ducts 10. alveolar sacs 11. alveoli
What is found in the ethmoid, sphenoid, frontal & maxilla bones, and connect to the nasal cavity through the sinal ostia (small openings)?
paranasal sinuses
What is the name of the small openings that connect the paranasal sinuses to the nasal cavity?
sinal ostia
What type of epithelium is found in the paranasal sinuses? Does it have a lamina propria? What is a possible problem in the paranasal sinuses?
respiratory epithelium; the lamina propria is thin, but has seromucus glands and is quite vascular; a possible problem is if there are small ostia, inflammation can lead to LP swelling, blocking the ostia, creating a warm, dark, moist environment for bacteria to thrive=sinus infections
What are the 3 subdivisions of the pharynx from superior to inferior?
- nasopharynx
- oropharynx
- laryngopharynx
In the pharynx, what are the 2 parts of the mucosa? Why isn’t there a 3rd layer, like usual?
- surface epithelium
- lamina propria
- The muscularis mucosa is ABSENT (much like a majority of the resp. system), hence no 3rd layer
Name the surface epithelium of the nasopharynx. Oropharynx? Laryngopharynx?
nasopharynx-respiratory epithelium w/mucociliary clearance (medium particle filtration); oropharynx & laryngopharynx both have stratified squamos epithelium (like tongue & esophagus)
Name something unusual that is found in the lamina propria of the pharynx.
Pharynx has tonsils in the LP
Name the tonsils found in the nasopharynx LP.
pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids) & tubal tonsils
Name the tonsils found in the oropharynx LP.
palatine tonsils (tonsilitis) & lingual tonsils
Name the tonsils found in the laryngopharynx LP.
No tonsils found
T/F: The muscularis mucosa in the pharynx is very thick.
False. There is NO muscularis mucosa in the pharynx.
Name the surface epithelium & type of tonsils found in the nasopharynx.
respiratory epithelium w/mucociliary clearance; pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids) & tubal tonsils
Name the surface epithelium & type of tonsils found in the oropharynx.
stratified squamos epithelium; palatine tonsils (tonsilitis) & lingual tonsils
Name the surface epithelium & type of tonsils found in the laryngopharynx.
stratified squamos epithelium; NO tonsils found
The submucosa of the pharynx aka? What is the function of this region?
submucosa aka pharyngobasilar fascia b/c the collagen in the periosteum of the basilar portion of the occiput blends into wall of pharynx “pharynx hangs suspended by the skull”; fxn: helps in support of the curve of the pharynx
Name 2 reasons why the muscularis externa of the pharynx is a bit abnormal.
- It is composed of ALL skeletal muscle (voluntary control over swallowing)
- It has a reversed pattern where it goes inner longitudinal muscle, then outer circular muscle (also occurs in the ureter)
Name the 2 organs where there is a reversal of muscle pattern in the muscularis externa.
pharynx & ureter
The adventitia of the pharynx aka? Why is it called this?
buccopharyngeal fascia; the epimysium of the buccinator muscle blends into the adventitia of the pharynx
What is the surface epithelium in the trachea? Name the types of cells found there, and their proportion & function.
respiratory epithelium; 1. goblet cells-30% of tracheal cells-produce mucus 2. ciliated columnar cells-30% for moving mucus 3. basal cells-30% for support 4. brush cells-3%: associated w/sensory nerve endings? 5. serous cells-3%: fxn. is secretion of a product into/onto the lumen but serous product is unknown 6. DNES (diffuse neuroendocrine system) cells- aka small granule cells or Kulchitsky cells: 4% that secrete in LP to likely influence other cells in the resp. epithelium
Comment on the lamina propria (LP) & muscularis mucosa of the trachea.
The LP has loose CT w/seromucous glands that is quite vascular. There is NO muscularis mucosa, just like the pharynx
The submucosa of the trachea contains _ cartilage _ and blends w/the LP. The muscularis externa is composed of the individual _ muscles? There is _ for CT on the outside of the muscularis externa?
hyaline cartilage C-rings; trachealis; adventitia
Name the organs that have serosa on their outside?
JIGS- jejunum, ileum, gallbladder, stomach (sometimes colon)
Concerning the structural trends in bronchi, name 4 things that decrease. Name 2 things that increase.
Decrease:
1. amount of cartilage in the wall
2. # of seromucus glands in LP
3. # of goblet cells 4. height of epithelium
Increase:
1.smooth muscle
2. amount of elastic CT below the epithelium
Which bronchi includes the secondary and tertiary bronchi?
intrapulmonary bronchi