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What is the primary function of stem cells in epithelia?
What is the primary function of stem cells in epithelia?
- To provide structural support
- To provide mitotic capabilities (correct)
- To facilitate diffusion
- To produce hormones
The image depicts which type of gland?
The image depicts which type of gland?
- Serous gland
- Mucous gland
- Mixed gland
- Sebaceous gland (correct)
What is a characteristic that distinguishes epithelia from connective tissue?
What is a characteristic that distinguishes epithelia from connective tissue?
- The density of cellular matrix (correct)
- The presence of blood capillaries
- The presence of an extracellular basement membrane
- The ability to undergo mitosis
In which layer of epithelia are stem cells commonly found?
In which layer of epithelia are stem cells commonly found?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelium?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelium?
What type of water-resistant protein can be found in stratified squamous epithelium?
What type of water-resistant protein can be found in stratified squamous epithelium?
The image depicts which type of gland?
The image depicts which type of gland?
What is the difference between keratinized and non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the difference between keratinized and non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the significance of Myoepithelial cells?
What is the significance of Myoepithelial cells?
Which type of epithelium is commonly found in the luminal surface of the stomach?
Which type of epithelium is commonly found in the luminal surface of the stomach?
What is the function of cilia in pseudostratified epithelium?
What is the function of cilia in pseudostratified epithelium?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelium?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelium?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelium?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelium?
The image depicts which type of gland?
The image depicts which type of gland?
Which germ layer gives rise to the epidermis of the skin?
Which germ layer gives rise to the epidermis of the skin?
What is the purpose of the mucinogen granules in goblet cells?
What is the purpose of the mucinogen granules in goblet cells?
The image depicts which type of gland?
The image depicts which type of gland?
What is the characteristic feature of pseudostratified epithelium?
What is the characteristic feature of pseudostratified epithelium?
The image depicts which mode of secretion?
The image depicts which mode of secretion?
What is the function of hemidesmosomes in epithelium?
What is the function of hemidesmosomes in epithelium?
The image depicts which type of gland?
The image depicts which type of gland?
What is the function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?
What is the function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelium?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelium?
What problem can arise if there are issues with cilia in pseudostratified epithelium?
What problem can arise if there are issues with cilia in pseudostratified epithelium?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelia?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelia?
Which type of gland secretes its products directly into the bloodstream?
Which type of gland secretes its products directly into the bloodstream?
The image depicts which type of gland?
The image depicts which type of gland?
What is the primary function of the specialized plasma membranes in urothelium cells?
What is the primary function of the specialized plasma membranes in urothelium cells?
The image depicts which type of gland?
The image depicts which type of gland?
In which of the following locations can pseudostratified epithelium be found?
In which of the following locations can pseudostratified epithelium be found?
Where is simple cuboidal epithelium commonly found?
Where is simple cuboidal epithelium commonly found?
In which type of gland do cells have a flat, heterochromatic nucleus at the base of each cell?
In which type of gland do cells have a flat, heterochromatic nucleus at the base of each cell?
Which type of gland is characterized by the presence of ducts and adenomeres?
Which type of gland is characterized by the presence of ducts and adenomeres?
The image depicts which type of gland?
The image depicts which type of gland?
What is the characteristic shape of the top layer of cells in the urothelium?
What is the characteristic shape of the top layer of cells in the urothelium?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelia?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelia?
The image depicts which mode of secretion?
The image depicts which mode of secretion?
Which of the following statements is correct?
Which of the following statements is correct?
The image depicts which mode of secretion?
The image depicts which mode of secretion?
What is the term for the oily secretions produced by sebaceous glands?
What is the term for the oily secretions produced by sebaceous glands?
In merocrine secretion, what happens to the cell during secretion production?
In merocrine secretion, what happens to the cell during secretion production?
Which type of gland has cells with round nuclei, basophilic cytoplasm in the basal part, and an acidophilic apical part ?
Which type of gland has cells with round nuclei, basophilic cytoplasm in the basal part, and an acidophilic apical part ?
What is the term for the crescent-shaped group of cells associated with mucous acinar units in mixed glands?
What is the term for the crescent-shaped group of cells associated with mucous acinar units in mixed glands?
Which stain can be used to visualize simple columnar ciliated epithelium?
Which stain can be used to visualize simple columnar ciliated epithelium?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelium?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelium?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelium?
The image depicts which type of lining epithelium?
The image depicts which type of gland?
The image depicts which type of gland?
Flashcards
Simple Squamous Epithelium
Simple Squamous Epithelium
Single layer of flattened cells lining cavities and vessels.
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Single layer of cube-shaped cells; found in glands and ducts.
Simple Columnar Epithelium
Simple Columnar Epithelium
Single layer of tall, narrow cells found in the digestive tract.
Simple Columnar Ciliated Epithelium
Simple Columnar Ciliated Epithelium
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Transitional Epithelium (Urothelium)
Transitional Epithelium (Urothelium)
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Unicellular Glands
Unicellular Glands
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Multicellular Glands
Multicellular Glands
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Special Epithelia
Special Epithelia
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Three Main Germ Layers
Three Main Germ Layers
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Stem Cells in Epithelium
Stem Cells in Epithelium
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Functions of Epithelia
Functions of Epithelia
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Epithelia Characteristics
Epithelia Characteristics
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Connective Tissue Characteristics
Connective Tissue Characteristics
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Basement Membrane
Basement Membrane
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Pseudostratified Epithelium
Pseudostratified Epithelium
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Types of Pseudostratified Epithelium
Types of Pseudostratified Epithelium
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Location of Pseudostratified Epithelium
Location of Pseudostratified Epithelium
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Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
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Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium
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Non-Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Non-Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium
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Sebaceous Glands
Sebaceous Glands
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Serous Glands
Serous Glands
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Mucous Glands
Mucous Glands
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Mixed Glands
Mixed Glands
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Modes of Glandular Secretion
Modes of Glandular Secretion
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Merocrine Secretion
Merocrine Secretion
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Apocrine Secretion
Apocrine Secretion
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Holocrine Secretion
Holocrine Secretion
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Endocrine Glands
Endocrine Glands
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Exocrine Glands
Exocrine Glands
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Study Notes
Epithelial Tissue
- Simple squamous epithelium: found lining body cavities, alveolar walls of lungs, and inner walls of blood and lymphatic vessels
- Simple cuboidal epithelium: composed of a single layer of cuboidal cells with round nuclei, found in eye lens, thyroid gland, and choroid plexus of the brain
- Simple columnar epithelium: composed of a single layer of tall, narrow cells with ovoid nuclei, found in luminal surface of stomach, gallbladder, small intestines, and large intestines
- Simple columnar ciliated epithelium: found in oviduct, characterized by cilia, and can be visualized using Azan stain
- Transitional epithelium (Urothelium): contains multiple cell layers, with umbrella-shaped cells, provides osmotic barrier between tissue and urine, found in urinary bladder
Glandular Epithelia
- Unicellular glands: found in epithelial lining and glands of the intestines and respiratory tract, example: goblet cells
- Multicellular glands: classified as endocrine or exocrine glands, examples: adrenal glands, pituitary glands, parathyroid glands, thyroid, and endocrine pancreas
- Special epithelia: contain sensory nerve endings, found in skin, ears, and tongue
Epithelia Characteristics
- Three main germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm
- Small blood capillaries do not enter epithelia
- Stem cells: have mitotic capabilities, utilized to repair epithelium, commonly found in basal cell layer
- Functions: protection, friction reduction, cleaning, diffusion, absorption, sensation, secretion
Epithelia vs Connective Tissue
- Epithelia: high cellular density, little intracellular matrix
- Connective tissue: low cellular density, lots of intracellular matrix
- Both have extracellular basement membrane as a selective barrier
Pseudostratified Epithelium
- Composed of a single layer of irregularly shaped cells, attached to the basement membrane
- Can be ciliated (motile) or non-ciliated (non-motile)
- Found in upper respiratory system, nasal tract, trachea, epididymis, and ductus deferens
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
- Composed of multiple cell layers, with squamous cellular shape
- Can be keratinized or non-keratinized
- Keratinized cells lose their nucleus, composed of mostly keratin, a protective, water-resistant protein
Glandular Secretion
- Sebaceous glands: produce oily secretions (sebum)
- Serous glands: cells with round nuclei, basophilic cytoplasm, and acidophilic apical part due to zymogen granules
- Mucous glands: cells with flat, heterochromatic nuclei, and vacuolated cytoplasm
- Mixed glands: composed of mucous and serous glands, share a common duct system
- Mode of secretion: Merocrine, Apocrine, Holocrine
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