Quiz 1 Flashcards
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what do most oral/pharyngeal cancers derive from?
90% derive from epithelial cells
what tooth structure is derived from epithelial cells? what is the development disorder associated with it called
enamel
amelogenesis imperfecta
what are the biotypes of gums and how is it checked for?
thin and thick biotypes. A probe is stuck under the gums and if it is visible it is the thin biotype, invisible it is thick
what type of cells make up the gingiva
keratinized epithelium
what are the functions of epithelial tissue?
- physical protection
- barrier / permeability control
- sensation trigger
- secretion
- excretion
- gas exchange (lungs)
- gliding lubrication (mesothelium)
what is the function of simple squamous epithelium?
they allow materials to pass by diffusion and filtration in sites where protection is. not important (blood vessel lining) –> unlike protection thats needed in intestins or skin
where are simple squamous epithelium found (include subtypes and where theyre found)
(simple squamous includes endothelium and mesothelium)
endothelium : blood vessel lining, lining of heart, and lymphatic vessels
mesothelium: peritoneum, pleurae, pericardium (serous membrane)
also found in : glomeruli, skin, alveoli lining
What is the function of simple cuboidal epithelium?
absorptive or secretory
where are simple cuboidal cells located?
kidney tubules, ducts and secretory portion of small glands(merocrine, apocrine, holocrine) , ovary surface
what is the function of simple columnar epithelium?
absorption, secretion of mucus, enzymes, and other substances (apical specialization - microvilli- increase absorptive area
what are the functions of simple columnar epithelium?
absorption, secretion of mucus, enzymes and other substances, lining of stomach
where are simple columnar epithelial cells found
small intestine, excretory ducts of some glands, lining of stomach, goblet cells (specialized ones)
what are microvilli and how do they appear histologically
fingerlike cytoplasmic extensions that increase absorption area. not visible with light microscopy, you see a brush border instead (lighter pink border)
-apical specialization on simple columnar cells of intestine
what are the functions of pseudostratified epithelium?
secrete substances (mucus mostly), propulsion of mucus by ciliary action
what are cilia
apical specialization (pseudostratified epithelium) -long hairlike extensions (dont have cytoplasm in them) have back and forth movement to move things along/clear out
where is pseudo-stratified epithelium found?
respiratory tract (trachea,bronchi), nasal cavity, excretory ducts in parotid gland
what are the basal cells of stratified squamous epithelium
cuboidal or columnar and metabolically active whereas surface cells are flattened (squamous)
what is the function of stratified squamous epithelium
protects underlying tissues in areas subjected to abrasion
where is stratified squamous epithelium
keratinized: epidermis of skin, hard palate, gingiva.
nonkeratinized: moist lining of the esophagus, mouth and vagina, true vocal chords
where is transitional epithelium found
mostly in the urinary tract, also called urothelium. characterized by dome shape outer cell layer , it can also stretch so it is a thinner layer when the bladder is full . Lines urinary passage from renal calyces to urethra.
where is stratified cuboidal epithelium found
lining of ducts in sweat glands
where is stratified columnar found
lining of large excretory ducts in some glands and cavernous urethra
endocrine vs exocrine glands
endocrine secrete into the bloodstream, exocrine secrete into an extracellular space (duct)
*simple cuboidal?
what is an example of unicellular exocrine glands
goblet cells