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Cell Biology Epithelium
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Biology
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08/27/2012

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Term
where does the epithelium get its blood from
Definition
other tissues, avascular
Term
where is the epithelium located
Definition
covers body, lines things, secretory linings
Term
what does it mean that epithelium has polatity
Definition
each side of the tissue has a different function
Term
what is a basal surface
Definition
attaches to the basement membrane
Term
what does the epitheloid cover
Definition
endocrine and thymus
Term
what makes the epitheloid different from the epithelium
Definition
it lacks a free surfae
Term
how do we classify epithelium
Definition
by nubmer of layers and cell shape
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squamous
Definition
flat cells
Term
cuboidal
Definition
cube shaped cells
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columnar
Definition
column or rectangle cells
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simple
Definition
1 layer of cells
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stratified
Definition
more than 1 layer of cells
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in what spot do you look to determine cell shape
Definition
cell surface
Term
what are examples of places with simple squamous
Definition
endothelium, mesothelium, aveoli, bomans capsule
Term
what and where is endothelium
Definition
simple squamous cells that make vessels
Term
what and where is mesothelium
Definition
simple squamous cells that make pleura, covers organs, lines body cavities
Term
in general where is simple squamous epithelium
Definition
lining cavities
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where do you find simple cuboidal epithelium
Definition
glands, ovary surface, kidney tubules, thydoid follicles
Term
where do you find simple columnar
Definition
GI tract, often lymphocytes
Term
what cells have elliptical nuclei
Definition
columnar
Term
basil lamina
Definition
between cells and connective tissue
Term
what is the most rare type of epithelium
Definition
stratified columnar
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what is almost the most rare type of epithelium
Definition
stratified cuboidal
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where would you find stratified squamous
Definition
epidermis, oral cavity and esophagus, vagina
Term
what are the physical characteristics of stratified squamous
Definition
tought, good to combat abrasion
Term
where would you find stratified cuboidal
Definition
sweat glands and ducts, exocrine ducts, anorectal junction
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where would you find stratified columnar
Definition
largest endocrine ducts, anorectal junction
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where would you find transitional epithelium
Definition
renal cavities, ureter, bladder, urethra
Term
what are the physical characteristics of transitional epithelium
Definition
stretch
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what type of epithelium is transitional
Definition
stratified
Term
where would you find pseudocolumnar epithelium
Definition
over cillia, trachea, bronchi, vas deferns, efferent ductules of epididymus
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what kind of epithelium is pseudocolumnar
Definition
stratified
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describe how pesudocolumnar looks
Definition
like columnar but not all cells reach the surface, it is one layer, all cells do reach basement membrane
Term
what is the function of pseudocolumnar cells
Definition
secrete mucus via goblet cells
Term
in what two ways can stratified squamous epithelium present
Definition
nonkeratinized, keritinized
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describe the state of the cells of nonkeritinized stratified squamous
Definition
surface cells are still living (still have their nuclei)
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describe the state of the cells of keritinized stratified squamous
Definition
surface cells are dead
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what is another word for transitional epithelium
Definition
uroepithelium
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what are the functions of the epithelium
Definition
secretion, absorption, transport, protection, receptor,
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which cells function in secretion
Definition
columnar epithelium of the stomach and gastric glands
Term
what cells function in absorption
Definition
columnar epithelium of the intestines and cuboidal epithelium of the proximal convoluted tubules of the kidney
Term
how does epithelium function in transport
Definition
along the outside via cillia or across the epithelium to connective tissue
Term
what cells function in protection
Definition
stratified squamous epithelium of the skin (epidermis)
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where does the epithelium have a receptory function
Definition
taste buds, olfactory epithelium, retina
Term
which cell types generally function in secretion and absorption
Definition
simple and sometimes pseudostratified
Term
what cell types generally function in transport
Definition
simple squamous
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what tupes of cells are associated with permability
Definition
stratified
Term
what do basal stem cells give rise to
Definition
mature functional cells of the epithelium to balance turn over
Term
where are there basal stem cells
Definition
in pseudostratified
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what are the domains involved in cell polarity
Definition
apical, lateral, and basal
Term
what types of apical domains modifications are there
Definition
microvilli, sterocilia, cilia
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where is the apical domain located
Definition
towards the exterior surface of lumen of an enclosed space
Term
where is the lateral domain located
Definition
communicates with adjacent cells
Term
where is the basal domain located
Definition
rests on basal lamina anchoring the cell to underlying connective tissue
Term
what function to microvilli have
Definition
absorption
Term
cells that need what functions will have amny microvilli
Definition
absorb fluids and transport metabolites
Term
what is on the tip of a microvilli
Definition
actin fillaments anchored to villin
Term
how to actin fillaments attach at the bottom of a microvilli
Definition
to other horizontal actin filaments at the terminal web
Term
what gives microvilli actin filaments rigidity
Definition
fascin and fimbrin
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how is actin bound to the plasma membrane of the villi
Definition
myosin 1
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what is a stereocilia
Definition
long immotile microvilli
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where do you find sterocilia
Definition
epidermis, proximal vas deferns, hair cells of the inner ear
Term
what supports the steriocilia
Definition
actin that is crosslinked at the base
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what is erzin, where is it
Definition
plasma membrane around seterocilia
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what is alpha-actinin, where is it
Definition
on the stem cell portion and apical protrusion of a stereocilia
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do sterocilia have villin
Definition
no
Term
what type of modification are hair cells of the inner ear, what do they lack
Definition
apical domain modification, stereocili, lack erzin and alpha-actinin
Term
what is the pattern of microtubules in the cilia
Definition
9+2, each doublet has a pair of arms
Term
what and where is ciliary dynein
Definition
in the arms of cilia, microtubule associated motor protien
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how do cilia move
Definition
using ATP
Term
what are CAMs, where are they located
Definition
cell adhesion molecules on the lateral domain
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what are interdigitating margins, where are they located
Definition
jig saw like grooves on the lateral domains
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where are cell adhesion structures especially present
Definition
epithelial tissues
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what types of cell junctions are there
Definition
zona occludens, zonula adherens, desmosomes (macula adjerens), gap junctions
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what is another name for zona occuldens
Definition
what is another name for tight junctions
Term
what is the most apical of the cell junctions
Definition
tight junctions
Term
how is a tight junction shaped on the cell, what function does this have
Definition
it makes a band or seal that completely encircles the cell stopping the flow of material between the cells
Term
what is the apical compartment
Definition
organ cavity or lumen of a secretory unit and, zona occuldens on the top and bottom form the outer layers
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describe the shape of zona adherens on the cell
Definition
completely encircles the cell
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what is the function of the zona adherns
Definition
adhesion to the next cell
Term
what is found on the zona adherin surface
Definition
actin filaments belonging to the terminal web of actin, intermediate filaments, and spectrin
Term
what is the first line of defence against invading microorganisms
Definition
epithelia
Term
what is the easiest way for bacteria, viruses, and parasites to get through the epithelia
Definition
break down junctions
Term
what does clostridium perfringens do, how
Definition
cause food poisining by targeting zona occuldens junctions
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what does hecicobacter pylori do, how
Definition
causes gastric ulcers and maybe gastric carcinoma, by targeting zona occuldens
Term
what causes infant enteritis, what is it, how does it work
Definition
a group of RNA viruses, inflammation of the intestines, targets proteins of the zonula occuldens
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what do oncogenic adenoviruses do
Definition
targets proteins of the zonula occuldens
Term
what do papilloma viruses do
Definition
targets proteins of the zonula occuldens
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how do dust particles cause allergic reactions
Definition
dust mite fecal pellets contain peptidases that break down zona occuldens in respitory epithelium
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how to parasites effect the epithelium
Definition
targets proteins of the zonula occuldens
Term
what is another name for a desmosome
Definition
macula adheren
Term
where are desmosomes located, what is there shape
Definition
on later surface of cell, disc shaped
Term
what is the function of a desmosome
Definition
has a plaque with 12 proteins that marches to cell next to it to attach cells
Term
what is special about desmosomes in the epithelium
Definition
intermediate cytokeratin filaments are inserted on the attachment plaque to help out
Term
what is another name for a gap junction
Definition
nexus
Term
what is the function of gap junctions, why is it special
Definition
the only known cellular structure that permits direct passage of signaling molecules from one cell to another
Term
where are gap junctions found
Definition
where cell activity must be coordinated like electrolite transport, vascular and intestinal smooth muscle, heart muscle, embryo
Term
what is a unit of gap junctions called, how many are in it
Definition
connexon = 6 connexins
Term
what is the function of connexin molecules
Definition
undergo comformation changes to open and close gap junctions
Term
what controls the function of connexin
Definition
calcium independent gating mechanisms, calcium
Term
connexin-26 mutation causes
Definition
congenital deafness
Term
where are connexin-26 gap junctions, what are their function
Definition
inner ear, recirculate K+ in chochlear sensory membrane
Term
where is the basement membrane
Definition
next to basil domain of epithelial cells and their underlying connective tissue
Term
what performs cell to extra cellular matrix junctions
Definition
basal domain epithelial cells
Term
what forms the basement membrane
Definition
basal domain epithelial cells
Term
what is the function of basal cell infoldings
Definition
increase surface area and facillitate ineractions between adjacent cells and extracellular matrix proteins
Term
where are hemidesmosomes
Definition
at the contact zone of epithelial cells and basal lamina
Term
what do hemidesmosomes look like
Definition
half a desmosome
Term
what are in the plaques of hemidesmosomes
Definition
intergins (transmembrane proteins)
Term
what is bullous pemphigod
Definition
an autoimmune diease where antibodies kill protein in hemidesmosomes
Term
what happens when hemidesmosomes are attacked in autoimmune diseases
Definition
mast cells are triggered and they release esinophil chemotactic factor and attract esinophils which release proteases to break down filaments linking plaques of hemidesmosomes to the basal lamina
Term
what is the physical symptom of bullous pemphigod
Definition
blisters
Term
what is the general function of the basal surface, what does this require
Definition
active transport, mitochondria
Term
basal lamina
Definition
interface between epithelium and connective tissue
Term
basement membrane
Definition
only applies to epithelium
Term
lamina propria
Definition
connective tissue that supports, binds epithelium tonear by structures, and provides nourishment to the epithelium
Term
what are the functions of connective tissue
Definition
structural and metabolic organ support, maintain body form, connect cells and organs, exchange nutrients
Term
where is connective tissue derived from
Definition
mesenchime
Term
what are the components of connective tissue
Definition
cells and matrix
Term
what are the components of the matrix
Definition
fibers, ground substance
Term
what is the prodominate part of connective tissue
Definition
the extracellular matrix
Term
what types of cells does the matrix have
Definition
matrix producing, fixed, wandering
Term
where do matrix producing cells originate
Definition
the matrix
Term
where do fixed cells originate
Definition
in tissues other than connective tissue matrix, then they travel to it
Term
wandering cells
Definition
cells that come to the matrix when there is damage then leave or die in the matrix
Term
what is the function of a fibroblast
Definition
make matrix, make growth factors
Term
where are fibroblasts located
Definition
in all matrix
Term
how is different types of matrix made if fibroblasts make all matrix
Definition
there are special fibroblasts to each matrix type
Term
what do the growth factos from fibroblast do
Definition
influence all cells around them (even beyond the connective tissue) to grow and differentiate
Term
what is a myofibroblast
Definition
a special fibroblast
Term
what is the function of a myofibroblast
Definition
contraction, shrinks wounds
Term
what do active fibroblasts do
Definition
make matrix
Term
how can you tell a fibroblast is active
Definition
larger, open chromatin, bigger nucleus, more cytoplasm, irregular branching
Term
how can you tell a fibroblast is inactive
Definition
small, darker, elongated nucleus, less cytoplasm, spindle shaped
Term
what is the function of a macrophage
Definition
clean debris or damaged materials
Term
where do macrophages come from
Definition
hematopoetic stem cells make blood monocytes which make macrophages
Term
what kind of active defence functions does a macrophage have
Definition
antigen presenting, enhanced phagocytosis of immune tagged materials, tumor resistance, secrete cytokines
Term
what is the function of cytokines
Definition
secrete enzymes to draw cells to an area that has macrophages
Term
what are some special things special macrophages can have
Definition
be small, epitheloid macrophages, multinucleate, contain phagocytosed material, cells or foriegn bodies, EM
Term
EM macrophage
Definition
irregular surface, well developed golgi, many lysosomes, prominent rough ER
Term
what are basophillic secretory granules
Definition
blue granules in the cytoplasm that make cell more perminate and start inflammatory response
Term
what is the function of a mast cell
Definition
start inflammatory response, , store chemicals for inflamatory response, release leukotrines and SRS-A
Term
what important things does a mast cell have in it and on it
Definition
basophillic secretory granules, small round central nucleus, surface igE receptors
Term
what are basophillic secretory granules made of
Definition
histamine and hepran, neutral proteases and esinophils chemoatic factor of anaphylaxis
Term
what does SRS-A do
Definition
it is a slow reacting substance of anaphlayxis
Term
what is involved in immediate hypersensitivity reactions
Definition
mast cells
Term
what is the only type of connective tissue where there are more than a few plasma cells
Definition
mucosa
Term
what is the function of plasma cells in connective tissue
Definition
secrete immunoglobins (antibodies) that have one specficity
Term
physically describe a plasma cell
Definition
basophillic cytoplasm, perinuclear pale area, round ecentric nucleus, alternating heterochromatin and euchromatin (clock appearance)
Term
what are plasma cells derived from
Definition
b lymphocytes
Term
how long do plasma cells live
Definition
10-20d
Term
how long do macrophages live
Definition
a long time
Term
how do apidocytes aranged in connective tissue
Definition
single cells or in small groups
Term
what is the purpose of adipocytes in connective tissue
Definition
storage of neutral fats
Term
where are leukocytes located, how many are there usually
Definition
in other tissues then are called to the connective tissue if they are needed so they are in varibale numbers
Term
in what type of connective tissue are there more leukocytes
Definition
submucosa
Term
when do leukocytes increase presence in a tissue
Definition
when there is inflammation
Term
what do leukocytes do when they are done doing their job
Definition
they stay in the tissue and go through apoptosis or lysis, except lymphocytes
Term
how long do granulocytes live
Definition
short time
Term
what is the most abundent protein in the body
Definition
collagen
Term
what types of collagen are there
Definition
long fibril forming, fibril associated, network forming, anchoring fibrils
Term
where are network forming collagen located
Definition
in the basement membrane in sheets
Term
what is the function of anchoring fibril collagen
Definition
little collagens that connect things together
Term
what is the most prevlient type of collage
Definition
1, 90%
Term
what is the function of type 1 collagen
Definition
fibril forming, resistance to force, tension, and stretch
Term
where is type 1 collagen located
Definition
all supporting tissue: skin, bone, tendons, ligamens, joints, holds skin to body
Term
where is type 2 collagen located
Definition
in cartliage
Term
what is thee function of type 1 collagen
Definition
resistance to pressure
Term
what types of fibers does type 3 collagen have
Definition
reticular fibers
Term
what is the physical structure of type 4 collagen
Definition
mesh like, non-fibrillar
Term
where is type 4 collagen found
Definition
in the basement membrane
Term
what is the function of type 7 collagen
Definition
anchors fibrils, links basement membrane to underlying connective tissue
Term
what are the principal amino acids of collagen
Definition
gly, pro, hydroxyroline, hydroxylysine
Term
what is the physical appearance of collagen
Definition
a polypeptide chain and a triple helix
Term
what modifications are done to the collagen precursor in the RER cistern
Definition
hydroxylation of PRO and LYS by vitamin C, glycolysation of hydroxylysine, triple helix formation
Term
what happens when the collagen precursor leaves the cell
Definition
the registration peptide is cleaved off making topocollagen
Term
what does topocollagen need to do to become collagen
Definition
aggregate into fibrils and form cross links using odixase
Term
where is preprocollagen made
Definition
in the RER
Term
what are the diseases caused by defective collagen
Definition
scurvy, osteogenesis imperfects, ehlers-danlos, alport's disease
Term
what is the function of reticular fibers
Definition
supporting framework for collular components
Term
what type of collagen forms the reticular fibers
Definition
type 3
Term
what do reticular fibers stain with
Definition
silver impregnation stains and are PAS positive
Term
where are reticular fibers found
Definition
smooth muscle, endoneurium, hematopoietic organs, parenchymal organs, early wound repair
Term
hematopoietic organs
Definition
bone marrow, spleen, lymph nodes
Term
parenchymal organs
Definition
liver, endocrine
Term
what are elastic fibers composed of
Definition
elastin core and a fibrillin microfiber network, or organized as fibers
Term
where is elastic fibers in sheets
Definition
elastic arteries, vertebral ligaments, larynx
Term
what is elastin? what is it made of?
Definition
a globular proteiin made of GLY and PRO, desmosine, isodesmosine
Term
what is the function of desmosine and isodesmosine
Definition
create cross linking in elastin molecules
Term
what is the function of hydrophobic interactions in elastin molecules
Definition
random coiling of elastic fibers and the stretching, recoiling, and sliding of the fibers
Term
what does ground substance have in it
Definition
mixture of macromolecules, water
Term
where is ground substance located
Definition
fills the space between cells and fibers of connective tissue
Term
what is the function of ground substance
Definition
lubricant and barrier
Term
what are the components of ground substance
Definition
glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, multiadhesive glycoproteins
Term
what are glycosaminoglycans GAGs made of
Definition
repeating disaccharide units: utonic acid and hexosamine, glucuronic acid or iduronic acid, glycosamine or glactosamine
Term
what are the families of GAGs
Definition
sugars, linkages, sulfation
Term
where are most GAGs found
Definition
covalently bound to core proteins
Term
how is hyaluronan different from the other GAGs
Definition
very long, rigid, made on cell surface, no sulfate, always free carbohydrate chain (no proteoglycan)
Term
what is a proteoglycan
Definition
protein core to which GAGs covalently bind
Term
where is proteoglycan found
Definition
in ground substance of all connective tissue, some are membrane bound cell surface molecules anchoring cells to matrix, some bind growth factors
Term
what are multiadhesive glycoproteins
Definition
proteins to which carbs attach, more protein, branched carb
Term
what is the function of multiadhesive glycoproteins
Definition
cell to cell interactions and adhesion of cells to substrate
Term
what is the function of fibronectin
Definition
mediate normal cell adhesion and migration, binding sites for cells, collagen, GAGs
Term
function of laminin
Definition
adhestion of epithelium cells to basal lamina, binding sites for cells, collage IV, heparan sulfate
Term
types of connective tissue
Definition
loose, dense irregular, dense regular, elastic, reticular, mucous, adipose, hematopoietic, cartilage, bone
Term
what is the function of loose connective tissue
Definition
support structures under pressure and low friction, delicate, flexable, vascularized
Term
where is loose connective tissue
Definition
between muscle cells, supporting epithelium, around vessels
Term
what is loose connective tissue made of
Definition
fibroblasts, macrophages, moderate collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers
Term
what is the function of dense connective tissue
Definition
resistance and protection
Term
physical characteristics of dense connective tissue
Definition
fewer cells and collagen, less flexiable, more resistant
Term
what is the structure of dense irregular connective tissue
Definition
collagen arranged without definite orientation
Term
where is dense irregulat connective tissue located
Definition
dermis
Term
what is the function of dense irregulat connective tissue
Definition
resistance to stress
Term
what is the structure of dense regular connective tissue
Definition
collagen bundles arranged in a definate pattern, linear orientation of fibroblasts
Term
what is the function of dense regulat connective tissue
Definition
resistance to traction
Term
where is dense regular connective tissue found
Definition
tendons
Term
what is elastic tissue made of
Definition
bundles of thick parallel elastic fibers mised with thin collagen fibers, and flat fibroblasts
Term
what is the function of reticular tissue
Definition
support cells
Term
what kind of tissue is reticular tissue
Definition
a special loose connective tissue with fibroblast like cells
Term
what is reticular tissue made of
Definition
reticular fibers and reticular cells which partially cover the fibers and ground substance, macrophages in it
Term
where is reticular tissue found
Definition
hematopoietic and lymphoid organs: bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen
Term
where is mucous tissue found
Definition
umbilical cord
Term
what makes mucous tissue
Definition
ground substance and hyaluronic acid, few fibers, mostly fibroblasts
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