Rote learning Test 1 Flashcards
Villus
Branch of the placenta
Trophoblasts
Epithelial cells unique to the placenta - multiple subtypes all derived from trophectoderm of the blastocyst
Villous cytotrophoblast
Trophoblast progenitor cell type found mainly in the first trimester underlying the syncytiotrophoblast
Syncytiotrophoblast
Surface layer of the placenta formed by fusion of VCTB. STB does not replicate but is replaced by fusion of additional VCTB
Extravillous cytotrophoblast
Differentiated cells that have migrated out of the villous placenta towards the maternal tissues
Primitive syncytium
The invasive multinucleated cell found in the lacunar phase
Anchoring villi
Anchor the placenta to the uterine tissue and also transform the maternal spiral arteries.
Layers of decidua
Decidua basalis - the decidua underlying the implantation site
Decidua capsularis - the decidua overlying the implantation site
Decidua peritalis - the decidua around the remainder of the uterus
Hormones influencing breasts
Oestrogen - essential for breast growth
Progesterone - induces side branching of ducts
Prolactin - necessary for alveolar development but also stimulates casein and lactalbumin mRNAS
Growth hormone - relate to prolactin
Insulin and cortisol - stimulate alveolar epithelial cell division
Common cardinal vein
Drains the embryo
Umbilical vein
Carries oxygenated blood from placenta to embryo
Vitelline vein
Carries nutrient laden blood from the diminishing yolk sac to the Sinus Venosus
Conus cordis
Forms the outflow tracts of both ventricles
Truncus arteriosus
Form proximal aorta and pulmonary trunk
Ductus Arteriosus
Transfers most of the blood from he pulmonary into the aorta
Placenta blood flow to…
Drains oxygen rich blood back via the umbilical vein (liver)
Trachea epi
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Bronchus epi
Psuedostratified Columnar ciliated
lower bronchus epi
cuboidal ciliated
Respiratory epithelium
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium + goblet cells + stem/basal cells
Gastrin cells (G cells) in stomach
Predominate in antrum - secreted when food present Stimulate chief cells (pepsinogen -> pepsin), ECL cells (produce histamine) which stimulate parietal cells (HCl and intrinsic factor which helps uptake of Vit B12)
Secretin cells
Stimulate D cells to produce somatostatin (inhibit gastrin) and stimulate bile and pancreatic duct to secrete bicarbonate and water.
Cholecystokinin cells (CCK, I cells)
stimulates pancreatic acinar cells to secrete digestive enzymes and stimulates the gallbladder to release bile
Somatostatin (SST, D cells)
Inhibit parietal cells and ECL cells, thereby inhibiting the function of G-cells
L cell secretions
GLP-1
GLP-2
Oxyntomodulin
PYY
GLP-1
Many actions - brain, gut (slow gastric emptying) and pancreas - maintain blood glucose levels
GLP - 2
Main target is gut - increase nutrient transport and enhance gut surface area
Oxyntomodulin
Suppress appetite
PYY
Lower enzyme, bicarb and bile secretion - slow gastric emptying
K cell hormone
activate GIP (Gastric inhibitory peptide)