chapter 1: types of epithelium Flashcards

1
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epithelium that is single cell thick

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simple epithelium

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2
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single layer of flattened cells

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simple squamous

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3
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epithelium that:
living filter
provide a barrier (thin)

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simple squamous

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4
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single layer of cubed shaped cells; nucleus occupies much of the cell cytoplasms, typically looks square when sectioned for a slide

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simple cuboidal

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5
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epithelium (2) that is used in:

  • absorption
  • secretion
  • provides barrier
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simple cuboidal

simple columnar

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6
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single layer of cells that have height, more cytoplasm than simple cuboidal, typically look rectangular under slide

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simple columnar

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7
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ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium is AKA

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respiratory epithelium

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8
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epithelium with 3 cell types of various heights so it can have the appearance of stratified epithelium

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ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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9
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different cell types of ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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goblet
ciliated columnar
basal

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10
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modified columnar cell that functions to produce mucus

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goblet cells

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11
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columnar cells that contain CILIA; cilia are anchored in the apex of the cell by basal bodies; function to MOVE MUCUS over surface

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ciliated columnar cells

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12
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short pyramidal shaped cell that does not reach the surface; function to be the STEM cell for this type of epithelium

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basal cells (STEM CELLS)

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13
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types of surface specializations

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microvilli
stereocilia
cilia
glycocalyx

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14
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finger-like projections at the apical surface on some epithelial cells; also called a brush border or striated border

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microvilli

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15
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surface specialization cells that function to increase surface area to increase absorption

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microvilli

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16
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extremely long microvilli; usually fewer present than in microvilli; not related to true cilia– NON-MOTILE; quite rigid

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stereocilia

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17
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thin apical hair-like extensions of cytoskeleton that function to move something over a surface

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cilia

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18
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cells with cilia have many ________ to make ATP, and BASAL bodies to block the free surface so there is NO ______ or ______

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mitochondria
secretion
absorption

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19
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surface layer of glycoproteins and carbs that covers some epithelium (protection); produced by SOME epithelial cells

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glycocalyx

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20
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functions of glycocalyx

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protection
cell recognition
(possibly cell adhesion, hold enzymes)

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21
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epithelium that is 2+ layers thick

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stratified epithelium

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22
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epithelium that is named for the shape of its superficial cells and has a PROTECTIVE function

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stratified epithelium

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23
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epithelium that is multiple layers of cells that tend to flatten out from basal layer to superficial later; superficial layer of cells are flat and alive

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stratified squamous

24
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epithelium with functions:

protection from ABRASION/FRICTION

A

stratified squamous

25
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problems/limitations of stratified squamous

A

no protection from drying

limited thickness so protection is limited

26
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multiple layers of cells that also tend to flatten from basal layer to superficial layer of cells; superficial cell layer is covered by an added nonliving layer of keratin

A

keratinized stratified squamous

27
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layers in epithelium of skin

A
stratum basale
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum lucidum
stratum corneum
28
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function of epithelium is protection in a DRY environment

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keratinized stratified squamous

29
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1-2 layers of keratinocytes which are MITOTIC and closest to dermis

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stratum basale

30
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multiple layers of “spiny shaped” keratinocytes that produce lipids and keratohyaline vacuoles. Keratinocytes have cytokeratin monofilaments that radiate outward from nuclear region; thickness of layer varies

A

stratum spinosum

31
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uppermost 2-5 layers of flattened living keratinocytes that contain flattened, condensed keratohyaline granules ; EXOCYTOSIS of lipid-filled lamellar granules will occur from these cells

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stratum granulosum

32
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thin layer of recently dead or dying keratinocytes present only in THICK skin; layer is NOT easy to see; nucleus and organelles are NOT present

A

stratum lucidum

33
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layer of dead cells, keratin and lipids; thickness of this layer varies but has 3 functions:

  • prevents water loss
  • provides barrier to microbes
  • protects against abrasion
A

stratum corneum

34
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________ contributes to strength to this STRATUM CORNEUM by increasing SA for attachment of epithelium to CT below

A
epidermal pegs (rete ridges)
dermal papillae
35
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epithelial cell types in keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

A

keratinocytes
melanocytes
langerhan cells
merkel cells

36
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typical cell type found throughout keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

  • can divide in stratum basale
  • produce keratins/keratohyaline granules & lipids when in stratum granulosum
A

keratinocytes

37
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epithelial cells (in keratinized stratified squamous epithelium) that protect against UV radiation

A

melanocytes

38
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melanocytes are found in which layer:

A

stratum basale

39
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how melanocytes work

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keratinocytes phagocytize the cytoplasmic tip of melanocytes containing the melanosomes with melanin

40
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skin color is greatly influenced by:

A

environmental influences
genetics
# blood vessels in dermis

41
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cells that recognize and process external foreign antigens; antigen presenting cells

A

langerhan cells

42
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langerhan cells found in layer:

A

stratum spinosum

43
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cells that provide touch receptors

A

merkel cells (AKA tactile cells)

44
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merkel cells found in:

A

stratum basale

45
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______ # increase when exposed to UV light repeatedly

A

melanocytes

46
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______ # decrease with repeated UV exposure

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langerhan cells

47
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two layers of cells; basal layer is typically flattened; superficial layer of cells is CUBOID in shaped- not common

A

stratified cuboial

48
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epithelium that fxn:
increase protection
provide a barrier

A

stratified cuboidal

49
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two layers of cells; basal layer is typically flattened; superficial layer of cells is COLUMNAR in shaped- very RARE

A

stratified columnar

50
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epithelium that fxn:

  • increase protection
  • provide transition between epithelial types
  • provide barrier
A

stratified columnar

51
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multiple layers of cellsfunction:

  • provide protection
  • STRETCHbarrier
A

transitional (urinary)

52
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specialization of transitional epithelium

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thin, fenestrated basement membrane
large/round superficial cells
well-developed occludens

53
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why specialization of transitional epithelium are important

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need tight junctions because of fenestrated basement membrane
prevents waste/urine from seeping between epi cells

54
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unusual superficial cell feature

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some bi-nucleate superficial cells

55
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cells obtain more oxygen because of (2)

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fenestrated basement membranewhen stretched, diffusion distance is increased