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Histology Vocab: Epithelial Tissues
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Physiology
Undergraduate 1
09/26/2007

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free surface
Definition
uppermost row of cells adjacent to the passageway of the structure
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basement membrane
Definition
tissue to which the last row of ET cells are attached; a specialized type of extracellular material, is secreted by ET cells, helps to attach ET cells to underlying tissues
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cell connections
Definition
1. mechanically bind cells together
2. help form a permeability barrier
3. provide a mechanism for intercellular communication
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desmosomes (CC)
Definition
disk shaped structures with adhesive glycoproteins that bind cells to one another
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hemidesmosomes
Definition
similar to 1/2 desmosome; attach ET cells to basement membrane
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tight junctions
Definition
ZIPLOC BAGGY

hold cells together, form a permeability barries; consist of a zonula adherens & a zonula occludens
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zonula adherens
Definition
is located between the cell membranes of adjacent cells & acts like a weak glue that holds cells together
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zonula occludens
Definition
forms a permeability barrier, they prevent the passage of materials between cells; form a jigsaw arrangement to form a tight seal
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gap junction (end of CC's)
Definition
a small protein channel that provides a means of intercellular communication by allowing the passage of ions & small molecules between cells
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glands
Definition
secretory organ; most are comprised of ET cells with a supporting network of CT
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exocrine glands
Definition
glands w ducts (passageways), ducts are lined with ET
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endocrine glands
Definition
glands that have no ducts, their cellular products called hormones are secreted into the bloodstream
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merocrine glands
Definition
water producing sweat glands; they secrete products with no loss of cellular material
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apocrine glands
Definition
discharge fragments of the gland cells in the secretion; cell fragments pinch offl ex. milk producing mammary glands
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holocrine glands
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shed entire cells; entire cell becomes part of the secretion; ex sebaceous (oil) glands
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