connective tissue - histo lec Flashcards
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middle layer of embryo
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Mesoderm:
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: embryonic tissue
> stem tissue (point of origin) of all connective tissues
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Mesenchyme
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composition of ECM
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GROUND SUBSTANCE
FIBERS: elongated polymerized proteins
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colorless and transparent gel-like material
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Ground substance
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elongated polymerized proteins
GS component
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FIBERS:
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Major component of GS
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glycosaminoglycogens (GAGs)
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component of ECM that
- as lubricant
- helps prevents invasion of tissues by foreign agents
- resists forces of compression
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ground substance
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composition of GS (3)
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glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans and glycoproteins
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Major GAGs (4)
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Chondroitin sulfate, keratan sulfate, heparin sulfate, hyaluronic acid
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made of multiadhesive proteins (fibronectin, integrins,laminin)
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GS
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multiadhesive proteins that form the GS
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Fibronectin, integrins,laminin
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FUNCTION OF multiadhesive proteins that form the GS
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bind cells to fibers of CT
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multi-adhesive protein of GS
- binding sites: cells, collagen fibers
- connects components of CT, attachment to cells
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Fibronectin
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multi-adhesive protein of GS
binding sites for cell membranes
-with collagen and entactinforms basal lamina
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Laminin-
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multi-adhesive protein of GS
–integral proteins of plasma membranes
-bind directly to collagen fibers
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Integrins
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Three Main Types OF FIBERS
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Collagen
Reticular
Elastic
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Types OF FIBERS
>most abundant fibrous protein; large fibers
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Collagen
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color of collagen in H&E stain
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pink
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color of collagen in Mallory’s trichrome
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blue
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color of collagen in Masson’s stain
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green
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type of fiber
great tensile strength (promote flexibility and strength)
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collagen
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made up of 3polypeptide chains in helix & cross-linked
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tropocollagen
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type of fiber
Not a single entity
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collagen
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there are _ types of collagen
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–most common types of collagen; interstitial collagen
type I, type II, type III
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Families of collagen:
a. fibrillar collagen –
e. other collagens –
types I, II, III, V, XI
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Families of collagen:
| b. facit collagen –
(fibril-associated collagen with interrupted triple helix) types IX, XII, XIV
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Families of collagen:
| c. short-chain collagens –
type VIII, X
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Families of collagen:
| d. basement membrane collagen –
type IV
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families of collagen
| e. other collagens –
rest of the collagen types
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Collagen: 4 Categories accdg to structure and function
> Collagen Fibers: tendons, organs, and dermis
Collagens that form long Fibrils
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Collagen: 4 Categories accdg to structure and function
> short structures; bind to surface of collagen fibrils
Fibril Associated Collagens
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Collagen: 4 Categories accdg to structure and function
>Type VII: anchoring collagen
> bind basal lamina to reticular fibers
Collagens that form Anchoring Fibrils
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Collagen: 4 Categories accdg to structure and function
> Type IV Collagen: major structural component of the basal lamina
Collagen that form Networks
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type of fiber
thinner and intermediate fibers made up of elastin and
fibrillin
elastic fibers
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component of elastic fibers
organize secreted elastininto distinct elastic fibers
fibrillin–
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component of elastic fibers
| hydrophobic, rubber-like glycoprotein main component of elastic fibers
elastin
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stain used for elastic fibers
resorcin-fuchsin stain
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component of elastic fibers
form loose network
> branching fibers for stretch and recoil
elastic fibers
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elastic fibers
| may be stretched up to __ of their resting length
150%
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type of fibers
interspersed with collagen
> seen in smooth muscle walls of elastic arteries, alveolar septa of the lungs
elastic fibers
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type of fibers
| > consists mainly of collagen TYPE III
reticular
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type of fibers
extremely thin (0.5-2.0 μm)
> forms networks of very thin
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reticular
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type of fibers
| >abundant in parenchymal cells of organs and hematopoietic organs
reticular
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type of fibers
stain black with silver salts (not seen in H&E)
reticular
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type of fibers
| a.k.a. argyrophilic fibers
reticular
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CT Cells
> cells that do not migrateand remain in the connective tissues
>fibroblast, pericytes, adipose cells, mast cells
Fixed Cells
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CT Cells
> remain temporarily in connective tissue
> use blood and lymph vascular system to relocate to regions of connective tissue
> macrophages, plasma cells, leukocytes
2. Transient Cells
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Fixed CT Cells
| most common; synthesis and secretion of collagen fibers and ground substance of CT
fibroblast
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Fixed CT Cells
| Fusiform, tapering on both ends, Possess an oval nucleus
fibroblast
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TYPE OF FIBROBLAST
–spindle-shaped, well developed RER and GA during matrix production.Myosin throughout the cytoplasm, actin and α-actininon the periphery (muscle contraction)
Active fibroblast
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TYPE OF FIBROBLAST
| –functions in wound contraction.
myofibroblast
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TYPE OF FIBROBLAST
| smaller, reduced RER, GA. Ribosomes abundant
Inactive fibroblast
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Fixed CT Cells:
| May give rise to fibroblast, endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells on injury
Pericytes
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Fixed CT Cells:
| Possess characteristics of endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells
Pericytes
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Fixed CT Cells:
| Smaller than fibroblast
Pericytes
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Fixed CT Cells:
| along capillaries lying in their own basal lamina
Pericytes
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Fixed CT Cells:
| Function as contractile cells that modify capillary blood flow
Pericytes
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Fixed CT Cells:
| Fully differentiated cells
Adipose cells
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Fixed CT Cells:
| Increase in number in early neonatal life
Adipose cells
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Fixed CT Cells:
| Synthesis, storage and release of fats
Adipose cells
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aka white adipose cells
with single large fat droplet
cytoplasm and nucleus are queezedinto a thin rim around the cell’s periphery.
receptors for insulin, growth hormone, norepinephrine, glucocorticoids
Unilocularadipose cells
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aka brown adipose cells)
smaller than white adipose cells
fat stored in many small fat droplets
spherical centrally located nucleus
Multilocular adipose cells
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Fixed CT Cells:
| Arise from myeloid stem cells in bone marrow
Mast Cells
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Fixed CT Cells:
Usually reside near small blood vessels
central spherical nucleus, cytoplasmic granules “primary mediators”
Mast Cells
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mediators released by mast cells
| Vasodilator
histamine
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mediators released by mast cells
| Anticoagulant, inactivates histamine
heparin
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mediators released by mast cells
Attractant for eosinophils
to site of inflammation
ECF
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mediators released by mast cells
| Attractant for neutrophils tosite of inflammation
NCF
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mediators released by mast cells
| Inactivateleukotriene C4
ARYL SULFATE
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mediators released by mast cells
| Increasesinflammatory responses
NEUTRAL PROTEASES
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mediators released by mast cells
| Inactivates
chondroitin sulfate
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CT: Cell Components
motile phagocytes
> possess irregular surfaces (pleats, protrusions, indentations)
macrophage
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CT: Cell Components
well developed organelles (Golgi, lysosomes, rER)
> maintenance of CT-Ig, C’, lysosomes,cytokines)
> histiocytes
macrophage
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CT: Cell Components
| >reticuloendothelial system (heterogenous phagocytic cells)
Mononuclear Phagocyte System
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CT: Cell Components
| vital stain of Mononuclear Phagocyte System
Trypan Blue
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CT: Cell Components
| isotopically labelled monoclonal Ab’sagainst surface markers
Mononuclear Phagocyte System
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CT: Cell Components
| monocytes, macrophages, alveolar phagocytes, Kupffercells, osteoblast, dendriticcells
Mononuclear Phagocyte System
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CT: Cell Components
derived from B-cells activated by antigens
> large, ovoid cells, basophilic cytoplasm (rER)
plasma cells
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: pale portion in the plasma cell (Golgi apparatus)
hof region
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CT: Cell Components
| >for production of antibodies (IgE)
plasma cell
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CT: Cell Components
WBCs that migrate by diapedesis
> cellular defense
> implicated in inflammatory processes
leukocytes
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>red fluid that circulates inside blood vessels
> transport VEHICLE
> transports oxygen, nutrients and other substance to all organs and tissues
> gives LIFE
blood
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ph of blood
pH 7.35-7.45
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components of blood
Components:
> Formed Elements ( WBCs, RBCs, platelets)
> Fibers: form of fibrin
> Fluid Ground: Plasma
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Stains used in blood smear
(Giemsa or Wright’s) containing azure dyes
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> terminally differentiated (ANUCLEATED) Cells
> contains an oxygen carrying molecule called hemoglobin
> Biconcave shape (7.5um diameter)
> Plasmalemma(band 3 protein, glycophorinA, spectrin, ankyrin)
RBC
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Life Span of 120 Days
| > Senescent ____ removed in the spleen, liver and BM
RBC
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> spherical nucleated cells
| > migrate to tissues to perform various activities
Leukocytes (WBCs)
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Two Groups OF WBCs
> Granulocytes (Polymorphonuclear)
| > Agranulocyes(Mononuclear)
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> arise from a similar committed progenitor cell CFU-GM
AGRANULOCYTES (MONONUCLEAR)
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> large off centered nucleus (kidney or U-shaped)
> opaque, gray to blue cytoplasm
> slightly condensed chromatin pattern
.> 2-10%
MONOCYTES
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> spherical nuclei; scanty cytoplasm (slightly basophilic)
> 6-8um (small) 9-18um (large)
> can return to the blood stream after diapedesis
LYMPHOCYTES
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differentiated B cells; Absecretion
| > abundant blue cytoplasm; clear zone; eccentric nucleus; light streaks/vacuoles
Plasma Cells
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Produces antibodies and other chemicals responsible for destroying microorganisms
Contributes to allergic reaction, graft rejection, tumor control, and regulation of the immune system
Lymphocyte Functions
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> anucleated, disk-like cell FRAGMENTS
| > fragmentation of the MEGAKARYOCYTE
PLATELETS (THROMBOCYTES)
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Megakaryocytes divide by
endomitosis
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Platelets are rich in
GAGs and glycoproteins (adhesion)
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Granules of the Granulomere
> Delta Granules (Electron dense): has ADP, ATP, serotonin
> Alpha Granules (larger): platelet derived factor, PF4
> Lambda Granules (lysosomalenzymesa)
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Granules of granulomere
| (Electron dense): has ADP, ATP, serotonin
Delta Granules
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Granules of granulomere
| (Electron dense): has ADP, ATP, serotonin
Delta Granules
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what are the fixed cells
Fibroblasts, mast cells, adipose cells, pericytes
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Granules of granulomere
| platelet derived factor, PF4
Alpha
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what are the transient/free cells
macrophage, plasma cells, leukocytes, mononuclear phagocyte system
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Granules of granulomere
| lysosomal enzymes
Lambda granules
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type of collagen
| major structural component of the basal lamina
Type IV Collagen
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type of adipose cells
| receptors for insulin, growth hormone, norepinephrine, glucocorticoids
white adipose cells/unilocular
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components of plasmalemma
> Plasmalemma(band 3 protein, glycophorinA, spectrin, ankyrin)
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components of GAGs that are bound to protein
chondroitin sulfate
keratan sulfate
heparin sulfate
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components of GAGs that are not bound to protein
hyaluronic acid
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majority of CT is an ____________ phase
aqueous
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aqueous phase of CT is also called
ground substance
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component of GAGs not bound to protein
has high viscosity in aqueous solution
responsible for gel-like consistency
hyaluronic acid
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together with ________, laminin forms basal lamina
collagen and entactin
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reticular fibers consist mainly of type what collagen
Type III
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Reticular fibers are abundant in: (2)
parenchymal cells
| hematopoeitic organs
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cells that move so that they converge on site of injury
free or transient cells
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function of pericytes
contractile cells that modify capillary blood flow
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pericytes give rise to what type of cells
endothelial
smooth muscle cells
fibroblasts
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type of free cell that get rid of debris and dead cells
macrophage
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a not specific system
| replaced by mononuclear phagocyte system
reticuloendothelial system
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is plasma cell basophilic or acidophilic
basophilic
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passage of blood cells through walls of capillaries
diapedesis
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3 divisions in centirfuged blood
plasma
buffy coat
RBC
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buffy coat is composed of
WBC and platelet
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percentage of plasma
55%
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percentage of formed elements
45%
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percentage of water in plasma
91%
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percentage of blood proteins in plasma
7%
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percentage of hormones, nutrients, enzymes in plasma
2%
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polymorphonuclear cells are also called
granulocytes
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mononuclear cells are also known as
agranulocytes
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components of hemoglobin
heme and globin
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protein part of hemoglobin
globin
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nonprotein part of hemoglobin
heme
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life span of rbcs
120 days
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senescent rbcs are removed in
liver, spleen, BM
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types of granulocytes based on stain
stain darkly
present at some level in all WBCs
azurophilic (primary)
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types of granulocytes based on stain
responsible for staining reactions
specific/specialized granules
specific granules (secondary)
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how many nuclei in neutrophil
2-5
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color stain of neutrophil
pinkish or reddish purple
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function of neutrophils (2)
bacterial defense through phagocytosis
release of specific granules for oxidative killing
pus
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life span of pus in CT
1-4 days
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cytoplasmic granules which stain RED
EOSINophil
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Number of nuclei in eosinophil
2
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percentage of neutrophil in WBC
60-70%
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Percentage of eosinophil in WBC
2-4%
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oval specific granules containing majorbasic protein
EOSINOPHIL
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Functions of eosinophil (4)
Phagocytose Ag-Ab complexes
Cytotoxic effect on parasites
allergic reactions
lessen inflammatory response
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cytoplasmic granules which stain blue to purple or metachromatically
basophils
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cytoplasmic granules
| least seen in blood smears
basophils
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cytoplasmic granules
| IgE is bound to surface
basophils
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how many lobes in basophils
2 or more irregular lobes
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basophil is similar in function with
mast cells
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functions of basophils (2)
delayed hypersensitivity
| immediate hypersensitivity
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agranulocyte
| opaque, gray to blue cytoplasm
monocyte
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agranulocyte with slightly condensed chromatin pattern
monocyte
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percentage of monocyte in WBCs
2-10%
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agranulocyte which can return to blood stream after diapedesis
lymphocyte
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groups of lymphocytes
T cells
B cells
NK cells
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lymphocyte functions
Produces antibodies and other chemicals responsible for destroying microorganisms
Contributes to allergic reaction, graft rejection, tumor control, and regulation of the immune system
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Platelets appear in
clumps
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zone of platelet
| lightly stained; peripheral zone
Hyalomere
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zone of platelet
| darker; central zone
Granulomere
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FUNCTION of Platelets
maintaining the integrity of blood vessels
forming hemostatic plugs to stop blood loss from injured vessels and, in the process,
promoting coagulation of plasma factors.
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platelet aggregates to collagen; a platelet plug is formed
Primary Aggregation:
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release of adhesive glycoprotein and ADP(induction of aggregation to increase the plug size)
Secondary Aggregation
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formation of a blood clot (fibrin) conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin by thrombin
Blood Coagulation:
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Plasmin (proteolytic enzyme)
Clot Removal:
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Platelets are fragmentations of
Megakaryocytes
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Number of nucleus of megakaryocyte
Multinucleated
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Component of platelet that is responsible for adhesion
Glycoprotein
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Electron dense granules of the granulomere
Delta granules
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Larger granules of the granulomere
Alpha granules
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Formed elements which maintain the integrity of blood vessels
Platelets
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Formed elements which form hemostatic plugs to stop blood loss from injured vessels
Platelets
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Formed elements which promote coagulation of plasma factors
Platelets
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What is released in secondary aggregation to increase plug size
Adhesive glycoprotein and ADP
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What is used to convert fibrinogen to fibrin
Thrombin
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A proteolytic enzyme responsible for clot removal
Plasmin
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Secretion of plasma cells
Ab secretion
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Type of collagen which bind basal lamina to reticular fibers
Type VII
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Type of collagen
| Major structural component of basal lamina
Type IV
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CT with Mineralized ground substance
Bone
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CT with gelatinous and syrupy GS
Loose
Dense
Cartilage
Adipose
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Ct with watery GS
Blood plasma
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Protein fiber that connects cells to matrix
Fibronectin
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Protein fiber that forms filaments and sheets
Fibrillin
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Protein fiber for stretch and recoil
Elastin
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Protein fiber: stiff and flexible
Collagen
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Intercellular source of secondary mediators
Membrane lipid
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Intercellular source of primary mediators
Granule
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Secondary mediator
| Vasoconstriction
Prostaglandins D2
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Secondary mediator
Vasodilation
Contraction of bronchial smooth muscle cells
Leukotriene C4, D4, E4
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Vascular permeability, responsible for pain sensation
Bradykinins
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Secondary mediator
| causes platelet aggregation
Thromboxane A2
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Secondary mediator
| Inactivates leukotriene C4
Aryl sulfate
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Secondary mediator
Attracts eosinophils and basophils
Vascular permeability
Platelet activating factor
