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SUGER: Histology Flashcards

1
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How many medullary pyramids are found in each kidney

A

10-15

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2
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Describe the course of blood through the kidneys

A

Renal artery ->

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3
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How many layers are present in the muscularis propria of the urinary bladder

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3

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4
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What epithelium lines the prostatic urethra

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proximal - pseudo-stratified columnar (urothelium)

Distal - Non-keratinised stratified squamous (male and female)

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5
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On what part of the urethra in males and females are the external urethral sphincter found

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Over the membranous urethra

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6
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What structure is found under the urothelium of the prostatic urethra

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Dense fibrous connective tissue

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7
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Where is the bulbourethral gland located

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In the membranous part of the urethra.

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8
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What is the bulbourethral gland equivalent in females

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Bartholin Glands

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9
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What epithelium lines the seminiferous tubules

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columnar epithelium and sertoli cells - germinal epithelium

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10
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What cells form the blood testis barrier

A

Sertoli cells

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11
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What epithelium lines the epididymis

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Pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium with stereocilia

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12
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Why do the epididymis have stereocilia

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For absorption

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13
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What epithelium lines the vas deferens

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Pseudostratfiied columnar epithelium

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14
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What is the difference in the epithelium of the epididymis and the vas deferens

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In the vas deferens, the microvilli and cells are shorter

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15
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How many layers of the muscularis propria are present in the vas deferens

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Three

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16
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What are the three layers of the muscularis propria

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Inner longitudinal
Outer circular
Outermost longitudinal

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17
Q

What hormone stimulates the seminal vesicle

A

Testosterone

18
Q

What epithelium lines the seminal vesicle

A

Simple columnar epithelium

19
Q

What substances does the prostatic epithelium secrete

A

Acid phosphatase

20
Q

What can be seen in the prostatic epithelial lumen

A

Calcified glycoprotein

21
Q

What does the bulbo-urethral gland secrete

A

Watery galactose rich secretion

22
Q

What is the tunica albuginea made of

A

Collagen

23
Q

What is the tunica vaginalis made of

A

Mesothelium

24
Q

What is the prepuce and glans made of

A

Non-keratinised stratified squamous epitheliumn

25
Q

What epithelium lines the vagina

A

Stratified squamous epithelium that becomes keratinised towards the vulval end.

Stratum basal, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum

Skin vs Vagina: Vagina has a very thin corneum and looks spongy

26
Q

What lines the ectocervix

A

Non-keratinised stratified squamous epithelium

27
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What lines the endocervix

A

Simple columnar epithelium

28
Q

What lines the cervical canal

A

Columnar epithelum thrown into folds

29
Q

What is the name of the structure under the epithelium of the cervix

A

Stroma

30
Q

What is found in the cervical stroma

A

fibrous connective tissue and smooth muscle which relaxes during childbirth

31
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Describe the difference in appearance of the cervical lining

A

First half - Thin and watery

Second half - Viscous following ovulation to prevent microbe entry

32
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What is the transformation zone of the cervix

A

The junction between the ectocervix and endocervix

33
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How many layers are there in the muscularis propria of the uterus

A

3

34
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What epithelium lines the uterine body

A

Endometrial epithelium - simple columnar with tubular glands

35
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What is the development of the uterus divided into

A

Proliferative and secretory phase

36
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What is the proliferative phase

A

First half, stroma thickens and length glands increase

37
Q

What does Alcian Blue stain

A
  • GAG
  • Mucous
  • Mast Cells
  • Cartilage

All blue

38
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What does Eosin stain

A
  • Colloidal Proteins
  • Plasma

Pink

39
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What pH does eosin stain

A

acidic pH

40
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What does iron haematoxylin stain

A

Nuclei

Elastic Fibres

Black

41
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What does PAS stain

A 
Hexose sugars
Goblet cell mucins
Cartilage Matrix
Glycogen
Basement Membranes
Brush border

All magenta

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