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| Langerhans Cells Location |
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| Superficial layers of epidermis |
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| Pacinian Corpuscle location |
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| Meissner's Corpuscle location |
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| Dermal Papillae of thick skin. |
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| Why is loose connective tissue a common site of edema formation? |
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| Much of the body's tissue fluid and the microcirculation is found here. |
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| Why do type I collagen factors have high tensile strength? |
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| Highly organized parallel fibril structure that is reinforced by hydrogen bonds and crosslinks. |
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| Why do plasma cells accumulate in connective tissue underlying the intestinal epithelium? |
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| They are activated when ingested infectious agents cross the gut. |
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| A ready source of metabolic fuel. |
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| Hormones and sympathetics. |
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| To meet energy needs of the body, esp during fasting |
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| How do keratinocytes counteract mechanical forces that could cause abrasive injury? |
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| Intercellular junctions, and extensive internal cytoskeleton of tonofilaments and intermediate filaments. |
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| Why is the number of Langerhans cells increased at sites of contact dermatitis? |
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| Because they are dendritic cells that respond to inflammation. |
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| How do "goose bumps" form? |
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| Arrector muscles cause slight erection of the associated hair. |
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| When follicles cease to be formed and hair cannot be replaced. |
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| Melanocytes increase synthesis of melanin in response to UV light. |
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| Apocrine secretions coming into contact with bacterial decomposition |
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| Why are epithelia susceptible to tumor formation? |
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| covering/lining epithelium |
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| Maturation abnormality. Inactivation of tumor suppression genes. |
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| Cell-type conversion, usually a response to stress or irritation. |
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| Conversion to nonkeratinized stratified epithelium: Cervix/Respiratory tract |
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| Risk factors for Transitional Cell Carcinoma |
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| Cigarette smoking, occupational exposure to organic compounds like benzidine and absestos. |
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| Presenting Symptoms of Transitional Cell Carcinoma |
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| Hematuria, pain from gradual obstruction |
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| Most common adult sarcoma |
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| Malignant fibrous histiocytoma |
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| Typical sites of malignant fibrous histiocytoma formation, and metastasis |
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| Deep fascia, soft tissues of neck or extremities, and skeletal muscle. Metastasis to lung, bone, or liver. |
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| Vit c on type I collagen fibers |
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| Hydroxylation of proline and lysine residues |
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| Mitral valve prolapse, weakening of the tunica media of aorta leading to spontaneous rupture, floppy valve |
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| Most Common Plasma Cell Neoplasm |
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| leads to serious disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, MIs, poor surgical outcomes. |
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| Most common type of skin cancer. Rarely metastasizes. |
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| Second most common type of skin cancer. More dangerous than basal cell. Sun-exposed skin. |
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| Result from disrupted epidermal adhesion and attachment that may be caused by autoantibodies. |
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| Chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit. dev't of keratin plugs that block sebum. Neutrophils attracted form a follicular abscess. |
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