Histology - Terms, Prefixes/Suffixes (A2)

Question 1

define lumen

Answer 1

the space inside the structure, such as where blood is transported within a blood vessel

Question 2

define cilia

Answer 2

motile hair-like extension of a cell surface

Question 3

define microvilli

Answer 3

small folds projecting on the apical (outermost/top) surface of certain types of epithelial cells, especially those of the small intestine

Question 4

define goblet cells

Answer 4

unicellular epithelial gland cells that secrete mucus

Question 5

define lacunae

Answer 5

cavity of depression

Question 6

define canaliculi

Answer 6

small passageways

Question 7

define papilla

Answer 7

nipple-like projection

Question 8

epi-

Answer 8

upon, on

Question 9

derm-

Answer 9

skin

Question 10

sub-

Answer 10

under

Question 11

myo-

Answer 11

muscle

Question 12

pseudo-

Answer 12

false

Question 13

trans-

Answer 13

across

Question 14

vas-

Answer 14

vessel

Question 15

inter-

Answer 15

between

Question 16

intra-

Answer 16

within

Question 17

micro-

Answer 17

small

Question 18

osteo-

Answer 18

bone

Question 19

chondro-

Answer 19

cartilage

Question 20

-blast

Answer 20

embryonic, immature cell

Question 21

-clast

Answer 21

to break

Question 22

-cyte

Answer 22

cell

Question 23

peri-

Answer 23

around