Week3 epithelial Flashcards
What are epithelial cells?
groups of cells that line or cover things
what are the 5 functions of epithelial cells?
protection absorption excretion (leaves the body) secretion (stays in the body) recieving sensory input
what is the side closest to the surface called?
apical
what is the side furthest from the surface called?
basement membrane
Avascular
lack of blood vessels or blood supply
What junction attaches the epithelium to the basement membrane?
hemi desmosomes
Whats another word for basement membrane?
basal lamina
What type of cancer does not pass the basement membrane?
benign
What type of cancer does cross the basement membrane?
malignant
Microvilli
hair like protrusions from the apical surface
Cilia
hair like protrusions
What does cilia do?
moves things around
Goblet cell
secretes mucus (looks like a wine glass)
Keratin
sits on the surface of the skin
keratinized epithelium
keratin on the apical surface