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Term
Stratum Basale
Definition
single cuboidal cell layer
keratinocyte divides here
attached to basement membrane
keratin filaments (tonofilament) surround nucleus->desmosomes
supranuclear melanin granules
wound repair-lateral migration
Term
Stratum Spinosum
Definition
between basale and granulosum
multilayer cuboidal
initial step of vitamin D synth
synthesize lamellar bodies with lipid complexes
Term
Stratum granulosum
Definition
between spinosum and corneum
keratinocyte becomes squamous
keratohyalin granules (histidine complex)
secretion of lamellar bodies
keratinization begins and makes waterproof
Term
stratum corneum
Definition
top layer
keratohyalin becomes keratin filaggrin (binds keratin bundle)
organelles dissolve, DNA fragments
most variable layer of thickness
Term
squames
Definition
fully keratinized cell in stratum corneum
Term
psoriasis
Definition
keratinocytes divide excessively and immature cells reach surface
Term
wart
Definition
papilloma infection of keratinocyte
Term
melanocyte
Definition
basal layer
round to columnar cell
lack desmosomes
packages melanin into melanosomes for keratinocytes
UV light stimulates more melanin production
Term
skin color
Definition
determined by content and distribution of melanin, not melanocyte
Term
Langerhans cells
Definition
wander in stratum spinosum with odd shaped condensed nuclei
derived from blood monocyte
role in antigen presentation
Term
lymphocyte
Definition
clear halo around dense nucleus above stratum basale
immune surveillance
Term
Merkel Cell
Definition
mechanosensory
light touch sensing abundant in fingers
neurosecretory granules
Term
Basement region order
Definition
hemidesmosomes
lamina lucida
lamina densa
sublamina densa
anchoring fibrils
Term
lamina lucida
Definition
immediately after plasma membrane
heparan sulfate
proteoglycan
laminin
Term
lamina densa
Definition
type IV collagen
Term
sublamina densa
Definition
fibronectin
Term
anchoring fibrils
Definition
type VII Collagen
Term
genetic blistering
Definition
defect in keratin or basement membrane component
Term
acquired blistering
Definition
autoimmune response
Term
dermal composition
Definition
80% collagen
2% elastin
18 % glycosaminoglycans
Term
papillary layer
Definition
top layer of dermis
type III Collagen
loose connective
capillary loops and nerve endings
Term
reticular layer
Definition
deepest layer of dermis
dense connective tissue
type I collagen
proteoglycans
Term
subdermis
Definition
adipose tissue for insulation and storage
nerve/vascular tract
secretory portion of glands
Term
fibroblast-dermis/subdermis
Definition
collagen, elastic, glycosaminoglycans
Term
macrophages-dermis-subdermis
Definition
mostly in papillary dermis
Term
mast cells-dermis/subdermis
Definition
around vessels, glands, hair follicles
Term
free nerve endings
Definition
end in stratum granulosum
touch and temperature sensitive
Term
pacinian corpuscle
Definition
deep dermis and hypodermis
mechanoreceptor
Term
meissner corpuscle
Definition
tip of dermal papillae
touch receptor
Term
ruffini ending
Definition
mechanoreceptor sensitive to collagen displacement
Term
outer root sheath
Definition
epidermis
Term
zone of differentiation
Definition
epidermal cells adjacent to dermal papilla
Term
dermal sheath
Definition
dermal cells around root sheath
Term
hard keratin
Definition
more crosslinked in hair
Term
arrector pili
Definition
links connective tissue sheath to papillary dermis
Term
terminal hairs
Definition
large follicular hair (scalp, beard)
Term
vellus hairs
Definition
short and fine hair (small follicle
Term
telogen phase
Definition
hair is resting
Term
anagen phase
Definition
new hair develops
Term
catagen phase
Definition
growth ceases and matrix regresses
Term
sebaceous glands
Definition
holocrine
outgrowth of external root sheath
lubricates and protects
Term
acne
Definition
sebum and anaerobic bacteria impaction
Term
eccrine glands
Definition
merocrine
temp regulator over entire body
dark and clear cells
enters epidermis at base of epidermal peg
duct is stratified cuboidal
Term
emotional sweat
Definition
palms and soles first
adrenergic
Term
thermoregulatory sweat
Definition
cholinergic
forehead and scalp first
Term
apocrine glands
Definition
merocrine
source of BO
axilla, areola, nipple, genitalia, circumanal
associated with hair follicles
secretory-simple epithelium
duct-stratified cuboidal
Term
epidermal aging
Definition
dermal epidermal junction flattened
decreased resistance to shear stress
Term
stratum basale aging
Definition
proliferation slows, epidermis becomes thinner
longer repair time
melanocyte # decreases
decreased UV protection
Term
stratum spinosum aging
Definition
haphazard sizing and spacing
photoconversion of Vit D is decreased
decreased langerhans
Term
stratum corneum aging
Definition
less cohesive
decreased moisture
Term
papillary dermis aging
Definition
fewer elastic fibers that thicken
skin becomes lax and loses resiliency
wrinkles
Term
dermis aging
Definition
accumulates less wavy fibers
decreased collagen synthesis and altered cross linking
stiffer, more susceptible to damage
Term
connective tissue aging
Definition
senescent fibroblasts cause delayed wound healing b/c of low synthesis
decreased macrophages, mast cells, and less secretion
less protection, weaker repair
Term
sweat gland aging
Definition
decreased activity
thermoregulatory issues
Term
subdermis aging
Definition
fat decreases
less cushion increases pressure ulcers and foot problems
hypothermia
Term
RBC life span
Definition
120 days
Term
WBC life span
Definition
1-2 days
Term
prenatal hematopoiesis
Definition
extramedullary (mesoblastic, hepatic)
medullary/myeloid
Term
mesoblastic phase
Definition
prenatal extramedullary phase
second week of embryo
blood islands arise in yolk sac
basophilic cells differentiate into erythroblasts (retain nucleus)
embryonic hemoglobin
Term
hepatic phase
Definition
sixth week of embryo
blood islands arise in liver
two months spleen begins productions
anucleated RBC
fetal hemoglobin
Term
medullary phase
Definition
begins with formation of ossification centers
fifth month of gestation to death
Term
extramedullary hematopoiesis
Definition
bone marrow failure leads to liver spleen hematopoiesis
Term
vasculature of marrow
Definition
primary nutrient artery in diaphysis percolates through marrow in venous sinuses
empties into central sinus
Term
venous sinusoids
Definition
highly branched, flat endothelial barrier in bone
Term
connective tissue stroma
Definition
extravascular compartment
reticular cells, adipocytes, macrophages, plasma cells
Term
reticular cells
Definition
fibroblast like suppoprt cells that secrete reticular matrix
some growth factors
Term
adipocytes
Definition
supportive function in bone
reserve source of reticular cells
Term
macrophages
Definition
remove defective cells
includes nurse cells
Term
nurse cell
Definition
specialized macrophage that cares for RBC
gives growth factor, nutrient, iron, and phagocytoses extruded nuclei
Term
plasma cells
Definition
produce antibodies for the blood
Term
stroma change with time
Definition
4-5 years adipocytes increase to form yellow marrow
vertebrae, sternum, ribs, iliac crest remain red marrow
Term
vascular access
Definition
transcellular migration from stroma through endothelial cells to sinus lumen
pore formed by plasma membrane invagination
Term
lineage investigation
Definition
irradiation of mice, transplant of marrow, and colony forming units defined based on progeny
Term
stem cell properties
Definition
undifferentiated
progressively restricted
self-renewing
Term
embryonic stem cell
Definition
totipotent
Term
unrestricted stem cell
Definition
pluripotent-can form an of 3 germ layers, but nothing extra-embryonic
Term
multipotent stem cell
Definition
multiple cell lineage types
Term
cytokines
Definition
hematopoietic growth factors that are context specific
erythropoietin
granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF)
Term
Erythropoietin
Definition
EPO
released by the kidney upon hypoxia
stimulates replication of CFU-E that are precursors to dedicated RBC lineage
Term
G-CSF
Definition
granulocyte colony stimulating factor
elevates low neutrophil counts
induces mobilization of stem cells to peripheral blood for marrow transplants
Term
stain for hematopoietic examination
Definition
wright giemsa
accentuate nuclear and cytoplasmic differences
Term
thrombopoiesis
Definition
platelet production
arises from megakaryoblasts, diploid nucleus, multi-lobed and highly polyploid
Term
platelet production
Definition
occurs in platelet fields (invaginations of tubules of membrane)
project proplatelets into vascular sinus to break off
1200 platelets per proplatelet
Term
erythropoiesis change through lineage
Definition
decrease in size
Hb production
loss of organelles
basophilic to eosinophilic (polyribosome to Hb)
cytoplasm condensation
nuclear extrusion
Term
proerythroblast
Definition
large, round central nucleus
diffuse chromatin
basophilic due to high polyribosome activity
proliferative potential
1
Term
basophilic erythroblast
Definition
condensed/fragmented nucleus
cytoplasm is basophilic still
Hb begins synthesis
rare
2
Term
polychromatophilic erythroblast
Definition
nucleus becomes more condensed
polychromatic cytoplasm
loss of proliferative potential
3
Term
orthochromatic erythroblast
Definition
nucleus and chromatin are very condensed
eosinophilic
nucleus is eccentric for extrusion
4
Term
reticulocyte
Definition
some organelles but no nucleus
maturation takes 1 day in spleen
indicator of RBC formation
5
Term
Mature erythrocyte
Definition
loss of all cellular organellles
biconcave shape
6
Term
RBC factors for production
Definition
EPO, iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12
Term
Granulopoiesis
Definition
takes 7-8 days
heavily influenced by cytokines-IL-1, GM-CSF, G-CSF
three lineages for neutrophil, eosinophil, and basophil
Term
neutrophil maturation
Definition
remain in marrow 5 days after production
circulate for 6 hours, migrate to peripheral tissue
live 2-5 days
Reserve is kept in marrow for mobilization
Term
promyelocyte
Definition
non circular, marginated nucleus
blue cytoplasm (high rough ER content)
has replicative potential
1
Term
myelocyte
Definition
accumulation of specific granules
oval nucleus
retains replicative potential
specific granules determine eosinophil, neutrophil, or basophil from here
2
Term
metamyelocyte
Definition
oval to indented nucleus
loss of rough ER and granules show color
no replicative potential
3
Term
granulocytic leukemia
Definition
all metamyelocytes are released into blood
Term
band/stab cell
Definition
mature cytoplasm
horseshoe shape nucleus
4
Term
innate immunity
Definition
physical/chemical bariers like skin
phagocytic cells, natural killer cells, large granular lymphocytes
unaffected performance based on previous exposure
Term
acquired immunity
Definition
foreign substance recognition based on antigens
Term
epitope
Definition
small peptide of foreign object recognized by immune system
Term
naive lymphocyte
Definition
immunocompetent, but havent encountered their antigen
specificity determined by receptor
when activated, specificity is maintained
Term
humoral immunity
Definition
B lymphocytes differentiated into plasma cells
secrete antibodies (glycoprotiens) that bind to antigens
Term
IgA
Definition
mucosal environment part of humoral immunity
Term
IgE
Definition
binds mast cell for humoral immunity to cause degranulation
Term
cell mediated immunity
Definition
T lymphocyte that react to cell bound antigen
activated cells often secrete cytokines instead of antibodies
Tc, Th, Treg cells
Term
Cytotoxic T Cells
Definition
kill targets direction when receptor is bound
useful for viruses
Term
Helper T Cells
Definition
secrete cytokines-paracrine
recruits macrophages
support Tc generation
promote activation of B cells
Term
Regulatory T cell
Definition
produce cytokines that inhibit immune response
Term
cognitive phase
Definition
naive cells recognize their antigen
B cell encounters
T cell encounters by presentation by APC
Term
activation phase
Definition
effectors are produced in lymphoid organs
produces clones of single specificity
differentiation of B cell to plasma cells
Tc, Th cells are produced. produce cytokines for upreg of all
Term
Antigen Presenting Cell (APC)
Definition
usually dendritic cells, macrophage too, but less efficient
present in connective tissue (langerhans) migrate to lymphoid tissue
Term
effector phase
Definition
antibodies and Tc/Th cells clear the antigen
takes place in periphery
Term
primary lymphoid organ
Definition
produce naive B/T cells
bone marrow/thymus
Term
secondary lymphoid organ
Definition
naive cells respond to antigens and generate effect
lymph node, spleen, mucosal lymphoid tissue
many APC present
Term
lymphocyte recirculation
Definition
naive lymphocytes randomly circulate throughout organs
patrol body this way
Term
Lymph node
Definition
dense connective tissue capsule pierced by afferent lymphatics
lymph sinuses connect afferent/efferent
major blood enter/exit at hilum with efferent lymph
Term
lymph flow
Definition
afferent->subcapsular sinus->follow trabeculae->converge into medullary sinuses->efferent lymphatic
Term
stroma
Definition
structural support type I collagen in capsule/trabecula
fine support of reticular fiber (type III) around reticular cells
conduits for antigen and cell movement
Term
reticular cells
Definition
secrete reticular fibers
secrete factors for lymphoid tissue organization
Term
lymph cortex
Definition
antigen presentation occurs, naive lymphocytes are activated, and differentiation into effectors occurs
Term
outer cortex
Definition
B cells accumulate and activate in follicles
full maturation to plasma doesnt occur here
Term
secondary follicle
Definition
germinal, pale center of follicel
B cell activation underway
proliferating cells, differentiating cells, apoptotic cells, macrophages, follicular dendritic cells
Term
deep cortex
Definition
T lymphocyte activation occurs without follicles
APC Accumulation
Term
Medulla
Definition
network of cellular cords with sinuses
Term
medullary cords
Definition
blood vessels, reticular cells, macrophages (for particulates)
non-reacting naive cells outbound
plasma cells that remain and secrete antibodies into lymph
Term
medullary sinuses
Definition
less intensely stained
contains lymph, reticular cells and fibers, lymphocytes, and immature plasma cells
discontinuous, plump endothelial cells
Term
Dendritic cells
Definition
once active, are carried to node and settle in deep cortex
reticular network is baffle
filtration occurs by macrophages
Term
lymphocyte immigration
Definition
from bloodstream postcapillary venules in deep cortex
ednothelium is high cuboidal, not squamous cells
diapedesis-1 way trip
Term
mucosal lymph tissues
Definition
tonsil, appendix, Peyer's patches in ileum
equivalent of cortex below mucosal epithelia
follicles, but no medulla
no afferent lymph, but efferent
M cells
Term
M cells
Definition
take up and transport antigens from intestinal epithelium to underlying lymph tissue
Term
cortical characteristics
Definition
renal corpuscles
convoluted and straight tubules
collecting tubules
blood supply
Term
medullary rays
Definition
striations that are formed by straight tubules and collecting tubules
begin in cortex and enter medulla
Term
kidney lobe
Definition
renal pyramid, cortical region above it, 1/2 of each cortical column beside it
Term
order of filtration nephron
Definition
glomerulus, bowman's capsule
proximal convoluted tubule
proximal straight tubule
descending thin limb
ascending thin limb
thick ascending limb
macula densa
distal convoluted tubule
collecting tubule
Term
cortical or subcapsular nephron
Definition
corpuscle located in outer part of cortex
short loop of henle, just touches medulla
filtration, but not much concentration of urine
Term
juxtamedullary nephron
Definition
corpuscles near inner cortex
long loop of henle
most important in concentrating urin
Term
renal corpuscle
Definition
glomerulus, afferent and efferent arteriole, bowman's capsule
Term
vascular pole
Definition
region of corpuscle where arterioles enter and exit
Term
bowman's capsule
Definition
space between parietal and visceral layer of glomerulus and capillaries
Term
podocytes
Definition
visceral layer of bowman's capsule
long processes that branch and contact glomerular basement membrane
form filtration slit as final filtration barrier
Term
glomerulus
Definition
allows passage of water, ions, and small molecules
fenestrated endothelium with basement barrier as filter
Term
glomerular basement membrane
Definition
ion selective filter and size barrier
fusion of endothelial basal lamina and podocyte lamina
lamina lucida interna, densa, and externa
Term
lamina lucida interna
Definition
adjacent to capillary
rich in poly anions that prevent loss of negatively charged molecules
Term
lamina densa
Definition
fused portion of basal laminae
type 4 collagen organized as a mesh. 70 kD barrier
Term
lamina lucida externa
Definition
adjacent to podocyte processes
prevents negatively charged molecules from entering filtrate
Term
pedicel
Definition
terminal branch of podocye that contacts the glomerular basement membrane
Term
mesangium
Definition
phagocytic layer with mesangial cells that remove trapped/aggregated residues
cleans the glomerular filter
located inside the glomerular basement membrane
structural support for podocyte or vascular pole
Term
proximal tubules
Definition
reabsorbs 65% of filtrate plus molecules
some proteins by endocytosis
brush border with infolded basal processes
basal striations from elongated mitochondria
Term
Thin loop of henle
Definition
simple squamous epithelium
create and maintain the high osmolarity
Term
descending loop of henle
Definition
permeable to water, and hypertonicity of medulla draws water out
Term
ascending limb of henle
Definition
relatively impermeable to water, but thin ascending allows salt diffusion into medulla
thick ascending limb actively transports salt into interstitium
total effect is creating hypotonicity
Term
juxtaglomerular apparatus
Definition
includes efferent and afferent arterioles, macula densa, juxtagolumerular cells, and extraglomerular mesangial cells
Term
macula densa
Definition
last section of thick ascending limb
epithelial cells are thick and tall
senses osmolarity of filtrate and controls release of renin
Term
juxtaglomerular cells
Definition
modified smooth muscle cells of afferent arteriole
regulates blood pressure and filtrate osmolarity by renin secretion
Term
distal convoluted tubule
Definition
less abundant b/c less convoluted
simple cuboidal epithelium, thinner than proximal tubule with wider lumen
no brush border
site for sodium reabsorption under control of aldosterone (increases Na Abs)
Term
collecting tubule
Definition
filtrate from distal tubule empties here into collecting ducts (bellini)
contribute urea to urine and create high osmolarity
control concentration of urine by response to Arginine vasopressin (AVP, ADH, antidiuretic hormone from posterior pituitary) causing higher permeability and decreased urine
Term
cortical efferent arterioles
Definition
lead to peritubular capillary network surrounding uriniferous tubules
function in resporption of water and ions
Term
juxtamedullary efferent arterioles
Definition
form peritubular capillaries as well, but descend into medulla along loop of henle
called vasa recta
Term
vasa recta
Definition
maintains high osmolarity of medulla with permeability to sald and water
osmolarity increases with depth into medulla
ascending section loses salt and regains water allowing loop of henle to get nutrient without diminishing it's function
Term
erythropoietin (EPO)
Definition
secreted by peritubular interstitial cells of juxtamedullary region in the cortex
Term
proximal tubule cell (endocrine)
Definition
active form of vitamin D from calcidiol
regulated by parathyroid hormone
Term
excretion pathway
Definition
ducts of bellini (renal papillae) into minor calyx
then major calyx, renal pelvis, ureter and bladder
Term
urinary epithelium
Definition
transitional epithelium that is impermeable to salt and water
thickness increases from kidney to urethra
urothelium
Term
ureter
Definition
conduct urine from renal pelvis to bladder
opening of ureter compressed by distended bladder
muscle layer-inner longitudinal, outer circular, outer longitudinal
Term
bladder
Definition
epithelium, lamina propria, smooth muscle layer (longitudinal followed by circular)
Term
aged kidneys
Definition
shrink from loss of cortex
increased sclerotic glomeruli, atrophied tubules, fibrosis and more connective tissue
function decreases, increasing suscptibility to electrolyte imbalance and dehydration as well as pharma response
Term
aged bladder
Definition
thin epithelium increases infection rate
incontinence due to decreased nerve and muscle function
Term
naive lymphocyte recirculation
Definition
enter lymph node via HEV b/c of ligand-receptor surface interaction
migrate to medullary cords, sinuses, and efferent lymph is antigen not encountered
Term
dissemination of effector cells
Definition
plasma cells mature in periphery while immature cells migrate down medullary cords, secreting antibody
IgA plasma cells migrate via blood to mucosal epithelium and some glands to mature there
Term
effector T cell dissemination
Definition
lose receptor for HEV and get peripheral tissue venule receptor
non lymph tissues, t cells just wander and leave via lymphatics
Term
splenic structures
Definition
red pulp, white pulp, marginal zone
Term
red pulp
Definition
splenic tissue with blood
largest section
filters foreign matter, removes reticulocyte organelles, and damaged RBC
Term
white pulp
Definition
accumulation of lymph tissue
largest of lymphoid organs functions like cortex of lymph nodes
surrounds central arteries
periarterial lymphatic sheath contains T cells
dendritic cells
follicles (B cells) displace central artery
Term
splenic vascularity
Definition
extravascular space within billroth's strands allows for filtration
Term
venous sinuses (red pulp)
Definition
begin in pulp and converge into veins
anastomose and irregular
has basal membrane
endothelial cells are long and plump, parallel to vessel axis
Term
billroth's strands (red pulp)
Definition
reticular connective tissue between sinuses
collects blood and reticular cells, macrophages, and plasma cells as well as all blood cells
Term
trabeculae of spleen
Definition
type I collagen and fibroblasts with large blood vessels
Term
reticular fibers
Definition
fine support abundant in billroth's strands and white pulp
not in sinus wall, which are actually basal lamina material
Term
splenic blood flow
Definition
central artery branches into small, then penicillar arterioles, which become short capillaries surrounded by macrophages
blood flows into billroth's strands, baffled by reticulum
blood reenters by passing between endothelial cells through slits, via discontinuous basement membrane
Term
red pulp function
Definition
filtration of blood with large number of macrophages
testing area for cells and destruction of old cells
Term
thymus
Definition
primary lymphoid organ for immunocompetent T cells
Term
thymal lymphocyte life cycle
Definition
lymphocytes originate from bone marrow and T cells migrate to thymus
naive cells produced
Term
thymus growth/structure
Definition
anterior to great vessels with 2 lobes, largest in childhood, replaced by fat in adults
collagenous septa separate lobes, incompletely
outer cortex more dense with lymphocytes
Term
Thymus framework
Definition
larger vessels and mast cells in septa
stellate epithelial cells provide structural support
epithelial cells produce factors essential for T cell development
Term
Thymus Cortex
Definition
microenvironment for T cell production
dense thymocyte accumulation with macrophages and dendritic cells near junction with medulla
proliferation followed by differentiation occurs in journey through cortex
no afferent lymph to prevent antigen taining
macrophages phagocytose apoptotic cells
Term
thymus proliferation/differentiation
Definition
development of antigen and other surface receptors
reticular cells control process with secreted factors
rigorous selection process to filter out autoreactive cells
Term
blood thymus barrier
Definition
at level of cortical capillaries
occulding junction between endothelial cells containing macrophages
wrapped by processes of epithelial reticular cells
Term
medulla of thymus
Definition
epithelial reticular cells more prominent, fewer lymphocytes
not part of blood thymus barrier, allowing T cells to leave
round epithelial cysts called Hassall's corpuscles (diagnostic)
Term
aged thymus
Definition
decreated proportion of T cells and lower immune response
dysfunctional immune response due to decrease of antigen presenting cells
latent infections more likely, needing vaccinations
Term
endocrine characteristic of secretion
Definition
highly vascularized with sinusoids and capillaries
Term
hypothalamus
Definition
regulator of endocrine glands
located immediately above pituitary in brain
regulated through feedback inhibition
Term
hypothalamus errors
Definition
loss of feedback inhibition leads to hormone excess
damage to tissue causes deficiencies
Term
pituitary gland
Definition
called master gland
controlled by hypothalamus
Term
adenohypophysis
Definition
anterior pituitary developed from Rathke's pouch
pars distalis, pars intermedia, pars tuberalis
glandular epithelial tissue
Term
pars distalis
Definition
andeohypophysis
bulk of the tissue
Term
pars intermedia
Definition
adenohypophysis
thin wall of cells between pars distalis and nervosa
produces proopiomelanocortin and alpha MSH in fetal development
regresses after birth
Term
pars tuberalis
Definition
adenohypophysis
contains portal veins and forms collar around infundibulum
Term
somatotropes
Definition
acidophilic
secrete growth hormone
targets liver to make insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)
Term
mammotropes (lactotropes)
Definition
acidophilic
secretes prolactin
promotes mammary secretion
Term
corticotropes
Definition
basophilic
adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)
regulates adrenal cortisol production
Term
Gonadotropes
Definition
basophilic
secretes follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH)
regulate gonadal steroid production and gamete production
Term
thyrotropes
Definition
basophilic
secretes thyrotropic hormone (TSH)
regulates thyroid production of thyroid hormone
Term
significance of pituitary stalk
Definition
carries axons from neurosecretory cells to the posterior pituitary and bloodstream
Term
hypophyseal portal system
Definition
carries secretions from hypothalamic nerves to anterior pituitary
composed of capillary plexus in median eminence and pituitary stalk
travels through pars tuberalis to distalis and secondary plexus where releasing factors bind receptors
Term
dopamine
Definition
decreases prolactin
Term
GnRH
Definition
increases LH and FSH
Term
corticotropin releasing hormone
Definition
increases ACTH
Term
cushing's disease
Definition
ACTH overproduction
Term
gigantism/acromegaly
Definition
groth hormone overproduction
Term
goiter
Definition
TSH producing tumors
Term
neurohypophysis
Definition
posterior pituitary
pars nervose and infundibulum
storage site for neurosecretions from hypothalamus neurons
pituicyte and Herring bodies included
Term
pituicyte
Definition
cell specific to neurohypophysis
support cell
Term
Herring body
Definition
stores hormones produced by hypothalamus
Term
oxytocin
Definition
posterior pituitary
produced in supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei
stimulates activity of myopeithelial cells around mammary alveoli
stimulates contraction of smooth muscle in pregnant uterus
Term
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Definition
located in supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of hypothalamus
decreases urine volume by removing water from new urine
decreases rate of perspiration
Term
pineal gland
Definition
controls melatonin related to light stimulation
contains pinealocytes and neuroglial cells
brain sand as well
Term
pinealocyte
Definition
pineal gland
larger paler common cell
secretes melatonin
Term
neuroglial cell
Definition
smaller dense nuclei of pineal gland
Term
brain sand
Definition
pineal precipitate of calcium and magnesium phosphate
correlated with age
Term
thyroid gland
Definition
produces thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3) that regulate cell/tissue metabolism
produces calcitonin for calcium metabolism
Term
follicular cells
Definition
thyroid cells that surround the follicle and secrete T3/T4
simple cuboideal epithelium with tight junctions
contains fluid-colloid
controlled by TSH from anterior pituitary
accumulate pigment in aged
Term
colloid
Definition
contains thyroglobulin, precursor for T3/T4
Term
parafollicular cells (C Cells)
Definition
arise from neural crest cells
produce and secrete calcitonin, stimulated by high calcium
scattered in periphery of follicular epithelium
Term
calcitonin
Definition
secreted by parafollicular cells
targets kidney and bone (osteoclast)
Term
grave's disease
Definition
enlarged thyroid, overproduction of thyroid hormone
protrusion of eyeball (exophthalmic goiter)
antibody to TSH receptor stimulates production of T3/T4
Term
simple goiter
Definition
iodine deficiency
Term
parathyroid gland
Definition
embedded in thyroid
composed of chief and oxyphil cells (epithelial)
Term
Chief (principal) cell
Definition
must abundant in parathyroid
secretes parathyroid hormone (PTH)
small polygonal cells with central nucleus
Term
oxyphil cell
Definition
minor portion of parenchymal
more prevalent in aged
granules composed of mitochondria
Term
parathyroid hormone
Definition
regulates calcium and phosphate levels in blood
sensitive to blood calcium, targets bone and kidney
Term
hyperparathyroidism
Definition
excess PTH that leads to weak bones, high calcium levels, and calcium deposits in kidney and blood vessel
Term
adrenal gland
Definition
mostly cortical tissue (steroid production)
Term
adrenal cortex
Definition
zona glomerulosa
zona fasciculata
zona reticularis
Term
zona glomerulosa
Definition
narrowest outer zone
stimulated by angiotensin II or K+ levels
produces aldosterone
regulates salt balance
Term
zona faciculata
Definition
largest of cortical zones in the middle
stimulated by ACTH
secretes cortisol
regulates carbohydrate metabolism
Term
zona reticularis
Definition
inner zone with 5-25% cortical volume
secretes dehydroepiandosterone sulfate (DHEA sulfate)-highest level of all steroids
acts as androgen precursor
stimulated by ACTH and others
Term
adrenal medulla
Definition
catecholamine secreting section
modified postganglionic neuronal cells (chromaffin cells)
Term
chromaffin cell
Definition
adrenal medulla
one population contains dark granules and secretes NE
other populations are smaller and more homogenous secretes epinephrine
activated by sympathetic nervous system
Term
glucocorticoids
Definition
secreted cortex zona fasciculata converts NE to adrenalin in medullary cells
Term
adrenal blood supply
Definition
suprarenal arteries branch and give rise to capsular capillaries, sinusoids, and medullary arterioles
medulla has medullary arterioles and venous blood from cortical sinusoids
Term
Addison's disease
Definition
decreased adrenocortical hormones from tissue destruction
from TB or chronic disease
Term
Cushing's syndrome
Definition
pituitary tumor secretes too much ACTH and produces too much cortisol from fasciculata
Term
islet of langerhans
Definition
endocrine cells of pancreas
has alpha, delta, and beta cells
beta cells dominate center, delta cells are interspersed, and alpha cells are in a ring around the edge
Term
alpha cells
Definition
20% of islet of langerhans
secrete glucagon in response to hypoglycemia
Term
delta cells
Definition
10% of islet of langerhans
secrete somatostatin
paracrine secretion inhibitor
Term
beta cells
Definition
60% of islet of langerhans
secrete insulin to hyperglycemia
Term
diabetes
Definition
insulin dependent (type I) or insulin independent (type II)
Term
diabetes mellitus
Definition
body doesn't properly use or produce insulin
6th leading cause of death, leading cause of blindness, renal failure, and amputation
Term
eye anatomical layers
Definition
corneoscleral
choroid
retina
Term
corneoscleral
Definition
outermost layer of eye
cornea is central important for focusing
sclera is laterally located (white of eyes)
Term
choroid(uvea)
Definition
middle layer containing vasculature
Term
retina
Definition
innermost layer with photosensitive neurons as well as supporting cells
Term
blood ocular barrier
Definition
formed by blood retinal barrier and aqueous barrier
Term
corneal functions
Definition
protection
support
filtration of wavelength
focus
Term
corneal structure
Definition
stratified squamous epithelium
bowman's membrane
stroma
descemet's membrane
corneal endothelium
lack of blood vessels or pigments with numerous free nerve endings
Term
Bowman's membrane
Definition
corneal layer of random collagen fibrils formed by stroma
barrier to infection
non-regenerable
Term
stroma
Definition
most of the corneal thickness
orthogonal alternating layers of cells and collagen (keratocytes)
continuous with sclera
Term
Descemet's membrane
Definition
thick basal lamina of endothelium
densely packed collagen
barrier to macromolecule diffusion between stroma and anterior chamber
Term
corneal endothelium
Definition
simple squamous epithelium
regulates stromal water content and contacts anterior chamber
Term
myopia
Definition
nearsightedness-inability to focus on distant objects
cornea is too far from retina
Term
hyperopia
Definition
farsightedness-inability to focus on nearby objects
cornea is too close to retina
Term
astigmatism
Definition
light isn't' focused on the retina
aspherical cornea
Term
radial keratotomy
Definition
incision near center of cornea to correct mild myopia
Term
astigmatic keratotomy
Definition
incision on steepest part of cornea to correct astigmatism
Term
photorefractive keratotomy
Definition
use laser to correct by removing part of corneal epithelium
Term
laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
Definition
laser used to remove part of stroma but not epithelium
Term
limbus
Definition
junction of cornea and sclera
disappearance of Bowman's membrane
presence of vasculature
Term
conjunctiva
Definition
lines inner surface of eyelid and eye beyond cornea
epithelium is continuous with skin epithelium but has goblet cells
Term
lens structures
Definition
capsule
lens fibers
zonules
Term
lens capusle
Definition
highly refractive structure of collagen and proteoglycans
IS a basal lamina of type IV collagen
cuboidal cells only on anterior side
Term
lens fibers
Definition
each cell extends entire width of lens
anuclear and connected with gap junctions
Term
zonules
Definition
elastic microfibrils-fibrillin
supports lens
Term
presbyopia
Definition
loss of lens elasticity, compromising focus and lose of close focus
Term
cataracts
Definition
loss of transparency of lens
Term
retina
Definition
photoreception and transmission of light, as well as backscatter prevention
attached to choroid
abundant in melanocytes
Term
retinal layers
Definition
retinal pigmented epithelium
rods and cones
outer limiting membrane
external nuclear layer
external plexiform layer
internal nuclear layer
internal plexiform layer
ganglion cell layer
nerve fiber layer
Term
retinal pigmented epithelium
Definition
adjacent to choroid and pigmented to prevent backscattering
phagocytose photoreceptor debris
tight junctions help form blood-retinal barrier
Term
rods/cones
Definition
photosensitive modified dendrites
Term
outer limiting membrane
Definition
layer of tight junctions between neurons and Muller glial cells
Term
Muller glial cells
Definition
extend from anterior surface of retina to fill retinal space not occupied by other cells
Term
external nuclear layer
Definition
contains cell bodies of photoreceptor neurons
Term
external plexiform layer
Definition
contains axons of photoreceptor cells
contains processes of bipolar horizontal and amacrine cells
Term
internal nuclear layer
Definition
cell bodies of bipolar, horizontal, and amacrine cells
Term
internal plexiform layer
Definition
contains dendrites of ganglion cells and axons
exit through optic nerve
contains circadian rhythm cells
Term
nerve fiber layer
Definition
innermost layer of retina that contains axons of ganglion cells
contains most of the vasculature
extensive tight junctions
Term
properties of rods
Definition
vision of low light, black/gray
absent from fovea and increase with distance from fovea
contains rhodopsin
Term
rhodopsin
Definition
vitamin A derived light sensitive cofactor
Term
property of cones
Definition
color vision and most abundant in fovea
has iodopsin varieties for colors
Term
fovea centralis
Definition
visual axis that marks greatest visual acuity
highest density of photoreceptors devoid of blood vessels
Term
macula lutea
Definition
yellow pigmented zone around fovea
Term
optic disc
Definition
site where optic nerve joins retina
blind spot
Term
iris
Definition
regulates amount of light to retina
disk shaped with dilator pupillae and constrictor pupillae muscles
posterior epithelium is pigmented to restrict light
anterior epithelium contains melanin
Term
dilator pupillae muscle
Definition
arranged radially around pupil causing enlargement
Term
constrictor pupillae muscle
Definition
arranged circumferentially near pupil and cause contraction
Term
iris stroma
Definition
highly vascularized containing fibroblasts and melanocytes
determines eye color
Term
ciliary body/processes
Definition
2 epithelial layers that face each other
outer layer pigmented and continuous with iris
inner layer produces zonules anchored to basal lamina
highly vascularized stroma
Term
ciliary body function
Definition
accomodation of lens and thickness control
zonules connect and hold lens in place
ciliary muscle loosens tension on zonules when contracted, allowing lens to thicken
produces aqueous humor from 2 epithelial cell layers-pumping required
Term
eye pressures
Definition
fluid within ciliary processes 13 mmHg
posterior and anterior chambers 20mmHg
Term
outflow tract
Definition
aqueous exits anterior through trabecular meshwork near junction of iris and limbus
lined by leaky endothelium
flows into canal of schlemm that leads to episcleral veins
Term
glaucoma
Definition
buildup of fluid pressure in eye caused by imbalance of aqueous humor flow
Term
Air conducting components
Definition
nasal cavity, nasopharynx, oropharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles
Term
Velocity as air deepens in pathway
Definition
velocity slows
Term
respiratory components
Definition
respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs, and alveoli
Term
lung visceral pleura
Definition
mesothelial cells
Term
nasal cavity
Definition
warms air with dense capillary bed and turbulence
olfactory sensory area
precipitates particulates from air
Term
conchae
Definition
creates eddies in air for warming and precipitation
increases surface area for warming
Term
nasal epithelium
Definition
stratified squamous where air enters
pseudostratified ciliated epithelium with interspersed goblet cells elsewhere
Term
olfactory sensing system
Definition
upper 1/3 to 2/3 of cavity with 3 cell types
sustentacular cells
olfactory bulb cells
basal cells
Term
olfactory bulb cells
Definition
dendritic surface with modified cilia
basal surface forms axon that projects olfactory nerve
cilia contain olfactory receptors (GPCR)
Term
pharynx/larynx
Definition
area where vocal cords reside
pseudostratified epithelium except on vocal cords (stratified squamous)
transition between is stratified ciliated epithelum
Term
larynx structure
Definition
irregularly shaped plates of cartilage
eventually becomes trachial rings
Term
Trachea
Definition
2.5 cm diameter, 10 cm long w 12-20 cartilage rings (replaced by bone with age)
posterior side composed of smooth muscle and fibroelastic tissue for flexibility
Term
trachea histology
Definition
lamina propria and submucosa are separated by elastic fibers
glands are mixed but predominantly mucus acini
Term
trachea epithelium
Definition
pseudostratified ciliated that beats upward
mucous goblet cell for particulate entrapment
brush cell, granule cell, basal cell
Term
trachea brush cell
Definition
receptor cell connected to sympathetic afferent nerve (CNV)
Term
trachea small granule cell
Definition
neuroendocrine cell
Term
trachea basal cell
Definition
replaces epithelium via mitosis
Term
trachea basement membrane/trachea
Definition
unusually thick basement membrane
diffuse nodular lymph tissue
divided by elastic membrane
Term
lung lobule
Definition
occurs after branching into lobes
smallest unit within is acinus
Term
Lung acinus
Definition
contains alveolar duct and associated alveloi
Term
primary bronchi
Definition
first branch off trachea
c shaped cartilage changes to cartilage plates
abundant smooth muscle in spiral bands running opposite directions
submucosal glands
Term
bronchioles
Definition
marked by club cells
no submucosal glands
no cartilage but well developed smooth muscle
epithelium transitions from columnar to cuboidal
decreasing ciliated and goblet cells
Term
club cells
Definition
exist in bronchioles
secrete surface agent to maintain patent lumens and xenobiotic clearance
secrete CC16 marker
Term
terminal bronchioles
Definition
thinner smooth muscle layer with irregular lumen
cuboidal epithelium with no goblet cells
abundant club cells
Term
respiratory bronchioles
Definition
distinguished by thin walled out pocketed alveoli
lined by squamous epithelium
branch into alveolar ducts
Term
alveoli
Definition
site of gas exchange
terminal air space separated by interalveolar septum
thin connective tissue layer containing capillaries
squamous epithelium
Term
lung type I cells
Definition
squamous epithelial cells with thin nucleus
designed for max gas exchange
Term
lung type II cells
Definition
pyramidal cell with frothy cytoplasm in corner of alveoli
produces surfactant
Term
alveolar cell composition
Definition
Type I, II, endothelial, fibroblasts, macrophages
Term
shortest distance in alveoli for exchange
Definition
surfactant
type I cell and basal lamina
endothelial cell and basal lamina
Term
surfactant
Definition
lipoprotein mixture with high concentration of dipalmitoyl lecithin
lamellar bodies in type II cells store surfactant
Term
tunica vaginalis testis
Definition
outermost visceral layer of simple squamous epithelium
Term
tunica albuginea testis
Definition
posterior border of dense connective tissue
projects inward to form mediastinum testis
Term
mediastinum testis
Definition
projection of tunica albuginea
contains blood vessels, lymphatics, and genital ducts
Term
tunica vasculosa
Definition
inner part of tunica albuginea
composed of loose connective tissue with blood vessels
Term
testicular lobule
Definition
contains 1-7 seminiferous tubules
highly looped and convoluted
end of tube straightens into mediastinum to connect to rete testis
Term
tubule recti
Definition
straight portion of seminiferous tubule that connects to rete testis
lined only by sertoli cells
Term
tunica propria
Definition
lamina propria that surrounds each tubule
layer of myoid cells and collagen fibrils
Term
seminiferous epithelium
Definition
Sertoli cells and spermatogenic cells
Term
spermatogenesis
Definition
spermatogonial phase
spermatocyte phase
spermiogenesis
Term
spermatogonial phase
Definition
mitosis of stem cells to replace committed spermatogonia population
Type A and B spermatogonia
Term
Type A spermatogonia
Definition
stem cells for spermatogenesis
dark ovoid nuclei with basophilic chromatin
divide to generate pale type A cells
Term
type B spermatogonia
Definition
divide and give rise to primary spermatocytes
each spermatocyte gives rise to four spermatids
Term
spermatocyte phase
Definition
primary and secondary spermatocytes
meiosis phase with visible chromosomes
Term
primary spermatocyte
Definition
duplicate chromosomes and then divide into secondary spermatocytes
DNA cross over occurs at this stage
Term
secondary spermatocyte
Definition
small cells that are short lived
haploid cell
Term
spermiogenesis
Definition
differentiation (without division) of spermatids into sperm
golgi phase
cap phase
acrosome phase
maturation phase
Term
golgi phase
Definition
spermiogensis
hydrolytic enzymes accumulate in trans golgi
vesicles enlarge and increase over nucleus determining pole
one centriole becomes flagellar axoneme
Term
cap phase
Definition
acrosomal vesicle spreads over anterior half of nucleus
condenses further
Term
acrosome phase
Definition
spermatid reorients itself so that the head becomes embedded in sertoli cell toward lamina propria
nucleus condenses and cell elongates
mitochondria move location
Term
maturation phase
Definition
excess cytoplasm is pinched off
excess is released into lumen
Term
acrosomal contents
Definition
hyaluronidase, neuraminidase, acid phosphatase, and acrosin
essential fro penetration of zona pellucida
Term
sperm tail
Definition
neck, middle, principal, end
Term
neck region
Definition
contains centroles and origin of coarse fibers and axonemal complex
Term
middle piece
Definition
contains mitochondria, wrapped around coarse fibers and axoneme
Term
principal piece
Definition
contains fibrous sheath external to coarse fibers and axoneme
Term
end piece
Definition
only contains axonemal complex
Term
sertoli cells
Definition
true epithelium of seminiferous tubules
tall columnar non replicating
rest on basal lamina and support developing sperm
Term
sertoli-sertoli junction
Definition
specialed occluding junction that prevents immune reaction to sperm
primary, secondary spermatocytes, spermatids, and spermatozoa possess antigens that are foreign
Term
sertoli hormone function
Definition
exocrine-secrete fluid for passage of maturing sperm
endocrine-release Mullerian inhibiting hormone (inhibits internal female structures) and inhibin that regulates FSH in anterior pituitary
Term
intercellular bridges
Definition
connection between spermatogenic cells that allow them to synchronize stages of maturation
Term
leydig cells
Definition
large, polygonal, acidophilic cells with lipid droplets
contain crystals of Reinke
elaborate Smooth ER for testosterone secretion
mitochondria with tubulo-vesicular cristae
regulated by Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Term
rete testis
Definition
honeycomb structure in mediastinum testis
simple cuboidal cell with microvilli and apical cilium
Term
efferent ductules
Definition
first of extratesticular ducts
20 ductules that connect rete testis
lined with pseudostratified true ciliaed epithelium with clumps of short and tall cells
includes basal and lymphocytes
sperm is concentrated by fluid reabsorption (estrogen controlled-Na)
Term
epididymus
Definition
posterior surface of testis for sperm maturation
highly coiled tube with smooth muscle coat that increases in thickness away from testis
pseudostratified epithelium
Term
principal cell of epididymus
Definition
stereocilia for absorption
secrete fluid
phagocytose remnants of spermatid cytoplasm
decrease in height in tail
Term
vas deferens
Definition
connects epididymus to urethra
pseudostratified columnar epithelium with stereocilia
small lumen
3 layers of smooth muscle (longitudinal, circular, longitudinal)
highest ratio of muscle to lumen
Term
seminal vesicles
Definition
paired organs near junction of vas deferens and ejaculatory duct
elongated tubular glands
add nutritional materials (fructose and ascorbic acid)
secretes fibrinogen for sperm clotting
Term
prostate gland
Definition
compound tubulo-alveolar gland for nutrition
fibrous stroma with bundles of smooth muscle
secretes prostate specific antigen
prostatic concretions are precipitation of secretory material
Term
bulbourethral glands
Definition
secrete preseminal fluid
located in urogenital diaphragm
compound tubulo-alveolar gland like mucus
under control of testosterone
Term
penis
Definition
composed of corpus cavernosum(2) and corpus spongiosum (urethral)
Term
penile tunica albuginea
Definition
capsule around corporae lined with vascular endothelium
allows for erection and maintenance of pressure for erection
Term
helicine arteries
Definition
for the blood flow of erection
controlled by parasympathetic nervous system
Term
Day marker of menstruation
Definition
Day 1-Menstrual bleeding
day 14-ovulation (release of gamete)
Day 21-implantation prolonging luteal phase
Term
follicular phase
Definition
first half of cycle where estrogen predominates
preovulation
Term
luteal phase
Definition
second half of cycle where progesterone predominates
post ovulation
Term
ovarian medulla
Definition
highly cellular stroma with large blood vessels and nerves and lymphatic vessels
Term
ovarian cortex
Definition
large outer region also highly cellular
round or elliptical follicles
Term
ovarian mesothelium
Definition
cuboidal epithelium around ovary
epithelium of ovary
Term
ovarian tunica albuginea
Definition
dense connective tissue subjacent to epithelium
thinner than testis
Term
primordial germ cells
Definition
migrate in primitive gonad to become oogonia
Term
oogonia
Definition
become associated with epithelial cells and enter meiosis
arrest in prohpase as primary oocyte
complete by fifth fetal month
Term
primordial follicle
Definition
primary oocyte surrounded by simple squamous layer of follicular cells
Term
primary follicle
Definition
oocyte grows and secretes zona pellucida
follicular cells become cuboidal and then stratify
innermost follicular cells maintain contact with oocyte
basement membrane is more prominent
stromal cells become enlarged and thecal area becomes vascularized
Term
zona pellucida
Definition
shell of glycoproteins around oocye
secreted by oocyte in primary follicle phase
Term
secondary follicle
Definition
greatest growth, due to FSH from pituitary
follicular fluid accumulates into antrum-hyaluronic acid and estrogen
theca interna and externa differentiate
Term
granulosa cells
Definition
follicular cells that express aromatase around secondary follicle
membrane granulosa and cumulus oophorus
Term
membrana granulosa
Definition
wall surrounding antrum
called mural granulosa cells
Term
cumulus oophorus
Definition
surrounds zona pellucida
maintain contact with oocyte
Term
theca interna
Definition
outside of follicular basement membrane with sinusoids
steriodeogenic making C19 androstenedione for aromatase
converted to estradiol by granulosa cells
Term
theca externa
Definition
thin layer of myoid cells forming outer perimeter
Term
Graafian follicle
Definition
last stage of maturation just prior to ovulation
changes due to LH
cumulus oophorous is free floating
oocyte resumes meiosis and arrests in metaphase as secondary oocyte
Term
atresia
Definition
follicle degeneration at any stage
many charateristics
Term
small atretic follicles
Definition
death of oocyte
collapse and disappearance of zona pellucida
death of follicular cells
Term
large atretic follicles
Definition
loosening and death of granulosa cells, oocye, and zona pellucida
invasion by macrophages
enlargement, vacuolation and death of theca interna cells
follicle collapse and invasion by connective tissue
Term
glassy membrane
Definition
relic after large atretic follicle is hyalinized and thickened
Term
ovulation process
Definition
follicle causes bulge, aided by theca externa cells
ischemia and proteolysis breaks follicle wall, tunica albuginea, and mesothelium
follicular fluid and secondary oocyte w/ zona pellucida and cumulus oophorus flows out
Term
corpus luteum
Definition
remainder of membrana granulosa that collapses
fibrin clot in central cavity followed by basement breakdown, invasion by capillaries and sinusoidal formation
granulosa cells luteinize, enlarge, develop mitochondria, sER
Term
granulosa lutein cells
Definition
part of corpus luteum that secrete progesterone and some estrogen
Term
theca lutein cells
Definition
former theca lutein that are small and dark along the edge
Term
corpus albicans
Definition
deteriorated remnant of corpus luteum
pale scar like mass
Term
menopause
Definition
no viable follicles, steroid hormone production declines and affects many tissues
ovary dominated by dense stroma, glassy membranes, and corpora albicantia
Term
oviductal serosa
Definition
vascular connective tissue covered by mesothelium
Term
oviductal mucosa
Definition
simple columnar epithelium and subjacent lamina propria
contains ciliated cells for flow
secretory cells for fertilization environment
intraepithelial lymphocytes
Term
infundibulum
Definition
bell shaped opening into peritoneal cavity
has fimbriae and lots of ciliated cells
Term
ampulla
Definition
longest portion and site of fertilization
mucosal folds are long and complex
lots of ciliated cells
thin muscularis with two layers
Term
isthmus
Definition
narrow segment near uterus
low foleds and low number of ciliated cells
thicker muscularis
Term
intramural porttion
Definition
pierces wall of uterus
little folding
thickest muscularis
Term
oviduct function
Definition
fertilization and early development
transport of ovary by fimbriae
sperm aided in transport by muscularis
fertilized oocyte must be kept in ampulla during cleavage divions by muscularis
when ready to implant, ciliary flow carries zygote
Term
perimetrium
Definition
serosal lining outside the uterus
Term
myometrium
Definition
thick muscular layer in basket weave pattern
mild contractions during menstruation cause pain, strong contractions cause birth
hypertrophy and hyperplasia accomodate fetus
Term
endometrium
Definition
simple columnar epithelium with tubular glands and stroma
basal, function, and special vasculature
Term
basal endometrium
Definition
zona basalis, stratum basale
small layer at bottom that interdigitates with myometrium
contains glands
source of cyclic regeneration of endometrial structure
Term
functional endometrium
Definition
zona functionalis, stratum functionale
larger upper layer that is discharged during infertile cycle
responsive to ovarian steroids
Term
functional endometrial vasculature
Definition
unique spiral arteries that are coiled
Term
endometrial change during menstruation
Definition
menstrual phase
proliferative phase
secretory phase
Term
menstrual phase
Definition
Day 1-4
low hormones
functional layer and non clotting blood are discharged
blood leaks into stroma, other tissue disintegrates
Term
early proliferative phase
Definition
day 4-7
wounded surface is repaired and regen from basal zone starts
endometrium is thin but mitotic
glands are short and straight with low columnar epithelium
Term
late proliferative phase
Definition
day 7-14
peak estrogen secretion from ovary
high mitotic activity and growth of glands, stroma, spiral arteries
endometrium becomes tall
glands become coiled and epithelium grows in height
Term
early secretory phase
Definition
day 15-21
progesterone increases rapidly
endometrium and glands are large
glands prepare for secretion with glycogen accumulation
stroma is less dense, and secretion moves above nucleus
Term
late secretory phase
Definition
day 21-28
progesterone begins high, but falls at end of phase if no pregnancy
glands are tortuous and secretions cause cells to be ruffled
spiral arteries are coiled and decidual reaction begins around them preparing for pregnancy
pregnancy maintains progesterone and decidual reaction spreads
Term
cervix
Definition
connects lumen of uterus to vagina
endocervix and ectocervix and external os
Term
endocervix
Definition
less muscular than uterus with more connective tissue
highly invaginated crypts
simple columnar epithelium with special mucus-affected by steroids
Term
cervical mucus
Definition
most of cycle it's viscous and plugs upper tract
near ovulation, biophysical and chemical changes allow sperm to penetrate
fern patter when dry
Term
ectocervix
Definition
stratified squamous epithelium like vagina
transforms to columnar around external os
site of cancer
Term
vainga
Definition
mucosa, muscularis, and adventitia
epithelium has basal, prickle, and glycogen cell layers
bacteria converts glycogen to lactic acid
Term
vaginal fluid
Definition
no glands, so during arousal, plasma transmitted from lamina propria veins
Term
vaginal response to steroids
Definition
thickness and glycogen increase with estrogen
progesterone corresponds to less glycogen and shorter cells
Term
vaginal mucosa
Definition
non keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium with thick lamina propria
highly vascular
Term
vaginal muscularis
Definition
inner circular outer longitudinal smooth muscle
skeletal muscle at end of tube
Term
vaginal adventitia
Definition
abundant elastic fibers
Term
menopausal vagina
Definition
lack of estrogen results in atrophy with thinner epithelium and few glycogen containing cells
pH changes increasing infection rate
decreased circulation
Term
mammary gland
Definition
15-20 lobes with branched tubuloalveolar glands
each has lactiferous duct that empties to nipple
Term
mammary structure during pregnancy
Definition
alveolar epithelium is simple
secretes milk fat globules in apocrine fashion
variety of proteins
myoepithelial cells form basket network under epithelium but above basal membrane
oxytocin causes contraction and emptying of alveolar lumen into duct
Term
mammary connective tissue
Definition
loose connective tissue fibroblasts, plasma cells, and mast cells
highly vascular with antibodies from plasma cells (IgA)
lobules separated by dense connective tissue septa (type I)
Term
mammary duct system
Definition
smaller ducts have cuboidal epithelium and converge on larger columnar ducts
largest is lactiferous duct with stratified columnar and exits at nipple
Term
resting breast
Definition
mostly ductal with little alveoli
type I collagen and adipose dominate
small changes in cycle, rapid growth of duct and alveoli
Term
nipple
Definition
contains lactiferous sinuses and ducts with smooth muscle bundles
muscle runs circumferentially as well to cause erection of nipple
covered by pigmented epithelium with sweat and sebaceous glands
Term
placenta
Definition
primary functional interface between maternal and fetal tissues
1/4 of maternal fetal interface
Term
decidua
Definition
specialized tissue that attaches to placenta and reflected fetal membranes
endometrial stroma
Term
fetal membranes
Definition
derived from fetus and called extraembryonic tissues
Term
amnion
Definition
very thin membrane
innermost of reflected fetal membranes covering placenta and umbilical cord
simple epithelium with mesenchyme derived from inner cell mass
avascular and responsible for tensile strength
Term
chorion laeve
Definition
smooth chorion that is outer reflected fetal membrane
attached to edge of placenta
thin and avascular
multilayered trophoblast cells
outermost cells touch maternal decidua
Term
placental function
Definition
attachment to maternal tissue
endocrine organ
synthesizes some amino acids/fatty acids and detoxes
transfer for mother/fetus-nutrient and antibody
Term
placental exchange
Definition
uptake of nutrients
removal of waste
gas exchange
requires separate circulation but close proximity
Term
placental structure
Definition
20 cm diameter 2cm thick
500 g (1/5 of fetus)
150-200 ml blood
Term
maternal placenta
Definition
pulls away from decidua at delivery with some decidua
dark red and lobulated (cotyledons)
spiral arteries
Term
fetal placenta
Definition
shiny due to amnion
umbilical cord inserts near center
chorionic plate below amnion contains chorionic vessels
Term
umbilical cord
Definition
50 cm long
two arteries and one vein that spiral around each other
wharton's jelly
Term
wharton's jelly
Definition
special mesenchyme of umbilical cord around vessels
special extracellular matrix
high in hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate
fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, mesenchymal cells
enclosed by amnion
Term
internal placenta
Definition
fetal and maternal side with chorionic and basal plate respectively
composed of villi from chorionic plate
intervillous space filled with maternal blood
Term
chorionic plate
Definition
large fetal vessels derived from umbilical vessels
Term
basal plate
Definition
region of maternal decidua where attachment occurs
Term
intervillous space
Definition
blood squirts in from spiral arteries of decidua
drains out via veins of decidua
Term
placental villi
Definition
lined by trophoblast
maternal blood bathes surface
contains branching fetal vessels
stem villi, terminal villi, and anchoring villi
Term
stem villi
Definition
thick projections from chorionic plate
contains medium sized vessels with abundant mesenchyme
Term
terminal villi
Definition
abundant capillaries filled with fetal blood
fetal/maternal exchange here
Term
anchoring villi
Definition
attach placenta to mother's tissue
Term
trophoblast cell types
Definition
syncytiotrophoblast and cytotrophoblast
Term
syncytiotrophoblast
Definition
outermost facing maternal blood
no cell boundary, formed by fusion of cytotrophoblast
Term
cytotrophoblast
Definition
innermost layer with individual cells that proliferate
stem cells of lining
Term
blood flow in placenta
Definition
maternal blood enters in spiral arteries, bathes trophoblast, and exits veins
fetal blood enters via umbilical arteries, chorionic arteries, stem villus arteries, branching arterial vessels, capillaries, merging venous, stem villus veins, chorionic veins and umbilical vein
Term
implantation
Definition
blastocyst attaches to uterine epithelium
trophoblast erodes and invades epithelium/endometrium
villi from and blood vessels are tapped
villous development is replaced by cytotrophoblast forming chorion laeve
Term
progression of placental barrier
Definition
as placenta grows, cytotrophoblast layer decreases and fetal capillaries move closer to trophoblast basement membrane
Term
early placental barrier
Definition
syncytiotrophoblast, cytotrophoblast, mesenchyme, fetal endothelial cells
Term
late placental barrier
Definition
syncytiotrophoblast and endothelial cells
syncytiotrophoblast controls exchange
all materials go through, aided by villi surface area
Term
decidua
Definition
maternal tissue at placental and non placental interfaces
chorion laeve is attached
with progressive pregnancy, decidua of opposing walls fuse and they approach each other
basal plate region creates shell of trophoblast in upper decidua and extravillous cytotrophoblasts in deep decidua
Term
endometrial stroma
Definition
beings transformation into stroma in late secretory phase
pregnancy causes progression to include most of functional zone
Term
maternal vascular adaptation
Definition
high input of blood into placenta
spiral arteries less reactive to vasoactors
trophoblast invasion
muscle wall altered
Term
parturition
Definition
placenta and membranes separate from decidua and delivered after baby
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