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Exam #1: Epithelial Tissue I & II Flashcards

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What are the three cell domains of the epithelium?

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  • Apical
  • Lateral
  • Basal
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What is the epithelial sheet anchored to?

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Basal Lamina

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What is the only type of epithelium that is vascular?

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  • Stria Vascularis
  • Located in the cochlear duct
  • Produces endolymph
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Simple Epithelia

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One layer w/ all the cells residing on the basement membrane

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Stratified Epithelia

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  • 2 or more strata (layers)

- Only the deepest cells reside on the basement membrane

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Pseudostratified Epithelia

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  • All cells reside on the basement membrane

- Nuclei are located at various levels giving a stratified appearance

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Transitional Epithelia

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  • Urothelium

- Transitions from cuboidal (relaxed) to sqamous when bladder is distended

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Keratinized

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Outer layer of cells is dead

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What are the functions of simple squamous epithelia?

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1) BBB
2) Filtration
3) Exchange

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Where is simple squamous epithelia found?

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  • Blood vessels (lining, called endothelium)
  • Mesothelium (abdominal cavity)
  • Alveolus
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What are the functions of simple cuboidal epithelia?

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1) Absorption
2) Secretion
3) Barrier
4) Conduit

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Where is simple cuboidal epithelia located?

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  • Thyroid Follicles
  • Renal Tubules
  • Ducts of glands
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What are the functions of simple columnar epithelia?

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1) Absorption
2) Secretion
3) Barrier

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Where is non-ciliated simple columnar epithelia located?

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  • Stomach

- Intestines

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Where is ciliated simple columnar epithelia located?

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Uterine Tubes (helps transport ovulated oocyte)

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What are the functions of ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelia?

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1) Secretion
2) Absorption
3) Barrier
4) Transport

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Where is ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelia located?

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  • Trachea (will have very thick basement membrane)
  • Bronchi
  • Ducts of male reproductive system (steriocilia)
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What are the functions of stratified squamous epithelia?

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1) Barrier

2) Protection

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Where is nonkeratinzed stratified squamous epithelia located?

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  • Esophagus
  • Distal anal canal
  • Vagina
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Where is keratinized stratified squamous epithelia located?

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Epidermis

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Keratin pearls

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  • Hallmark of a squamous cell carcinoma

- Whirls of keratin deep in the tissue involved

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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

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  • Not common
  • ## Present in ducts that are in transition from one epithelial type to another
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Where is transitional epithelium located?

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  • Ureters
  • Bladder
  • Urethra
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What is the function of transitional epithelium?

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1) Barrier
2) Protection
3) Distension

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Transitional Cell Carcinoma
- Stages 0-IV - Penetrates into the outer layers of the bladder wall - The deeper the penetration the higher the grade
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Metaplasia
- Epithelium changes from one type to a type that is not normally present (can revert back) - E.g. Trachea & smoking - Pseudostratified columnar epithelium turns into stratified squamous, which is more protective - Simultaneous loss of mucous clearance - Can go back when one stops smoking
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Barett's Esophagus
- GERD - Constant reflux causes a metaplasia in the distal esophagus - Stratified squamous turns into protective intestinal type cell with mucous production - Pre-cancerous - V. Difficult to reverse
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What are the different types of Cilia?
1) Motile 2) Primary (Non-motile) 3) Nodal
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Microvilli
- Extensions of the plasma membrane - Actin microfilaments insert into terminal web - Cross-linked by actin binding proteins & myosin - Myosin II present in terminal web, which is motile & causes microvilli to change direction
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Stereocilia
- DO NOT RESEMBLE CILIA | - Rather, resemble microvilli-- called stereovilli
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Motile Cilium
- 9+2 array of MTs - Contain Dynein ATPase - Two individual MTs in center
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Basal Body
- Base of Motile Cilium | - 9x3 of MTs (like centrioles) NOT 9+2
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Primary Monocilium
- Different MT array 9 doublet WITHOUT 2 in center - Chemosensors, osmoreceptors, & mechanoreceptors - E.g. kidney & fibroblast
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Primary cilium & polycystic kidney disease
- Polycystin 1&2 are involved in Ca++ signaling - Mutation disrupts signaling and changes orientation of mitotic spindle - Results in cyst formation
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Nodal cilia
- Motile, but MT array is similar to non-motile (9 doublets without two central) - Direct fluid flow in primitive node from right to left, establishing left/right axis in body
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Situs Inversus
- Caused by defect in nodal cilia | - Flipping of internal organ orientation
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Microvilli fed state
Spread apart by the action of myosin II in the terminal web
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Microvilli in starvation state
Close together by the action of myosin II in terminal web
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Brush Border
- Well developed microvilli | - Contains a carbohydrate coat that is Pas + (glycocalyx)
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Stereocilia/ stereovilli
- Elongated microvilli - Actin microfilaments - Actin binding proteins - Terminal web
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Where are stereocilia located?
- Male reproductive ducts | - Hair cells in the inner ears (sensory epithelium)
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Kartagener's Triad
1) Chronic sinusitis 2) Bronchiectasis 3) Situs inversus - Caused by defective cilia
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Zonulae Occludens
- Tight Junctions - Most apical junctional complexes - Go around the circumference of the cell
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Zonulae Adherens
- Just basal to the zonulae occludentes or tight junctions | - Go around the circumference of the cell
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Maculae Adherens
- "Spot connection" known as desmosome | - Basal to the Zonula Adherens
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Gap Junctions
- Also called nexus - Communicating junctions - Pores when open
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Hemidesmosomes
- Base of the cell | - Connect the cell to the underlying basal lamina
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General Structure of a Junctional Complex
1) Cytoskeletal Elements 2) Intracellular Anchor Proteins 3) Cell Adhesion Molecule (CAM)
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Intracellular Anchor Proteins
Link between cytoskeletal element & CAM
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Structure of the Zonulae Occludens
1) Cytoskeletal Element= Actin 2) Intracellular Anchor Proteins= ZO proteins (1, 2, &3) 3) Cell Adhesion Molecule (CAM, transmembrane)= Occludin & Claudin, form a tight connection between cell membranes
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H. Pylori & Tight Junctions
- Disrupt tight junctions in stomach | - Epithelial cells more susceptible to injury
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What are the different disease states that can be caused by claudin mutations?
- Loss of Mg++ in urine - Brain Cancer - Deafness
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What part of the tight junction does the Cholera toxin disrupt?
ZO protein, intracellular anchor protein
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Occludin/ Claudin Ratio
- High Occludin= non-permeable (E.g. BBB) | - High Claudin= permeable
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How do tight junctions form functional polarity?
- Restrict the movement of membrane domains | - E.g. Na+/ GLUT transporter
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Zonula Adherens Structure
1) Cytoskeletal Elements= Actin 2) Intracellular Anchor Proteins= Catenin & Vinculin 3) Cell Adhesion Molecule (CAM)= E-Cadherin
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Macula Adherens Structure
Desmosome 1) Cytoskeletal Elements= Intermediate Filament 2) Intracellular Anchor Proteins 3) Cell Adhesion Molecule (CAM)= Desmocollin & Desmoglein
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Stratum Spinosum
- Pink spinous like projects - Acidophilic - Points of contact between cells
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Pemphigus
- Blistering skin disorder | - Caused by autoantibodies against desmoglein (CAM of desmosome)
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Focal Adhesions Structure
1) Cytoskeletal Elements= Actin 2) Intracellular Anchor Proteins= Vinculin, Paxillin, & Talin 3) Cell Adhesion Molecule (CAM)= Integrin
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Integrin
CAM that makes focal contacts with ECM (Fibronectin)
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Hemidesmosome Structure
1) Cytoskeletal Elements= Intermediate Filaments 2) Intracellular Anchor Proteins 3) Cell Adhesion Molecule (CAM)= Integrin, Type XVII
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Bullous Pemphigoid
- Blistering Skin Disorder | - Caused by autoantibodies against Type XVII collagen (CAM of Hemidesmosome)
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Gap Junction Structure
- 6x Connexins (transmembrane) form a Connexon | - Connexons oppose each other
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Where are gap junctions found?
- Cardiac muscle cells
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What are the consequences of mutations in connexons?
- Female infertility - Neuropathy - Deafness - Congenital Cataracts - Cardiac Arrhythmias
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Stippled Epithelial Cells from Vagina
Bacterial Vaginal Infection
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What is the first step in malignant transformation & metastasis?
Invasion of basement membrane
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What does invasion of basement membrane require in malignancy?
Loosening of junctional complexes
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Loosening of junctional complexes
- Cadherin (CAM) loss is most common - Catenin mutation - Integrin mutation

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