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What is a distinctive feature of mucous glands?
What is a distinctive feature of mucous glands?
Which of the following correctly describes seromucous glands?
Which of the following correctly describes seromucous glands?
What type of cellular arrangement is most commonly found in endocrine glands?
What type of cellular arrangement is most commonly found in endocrine glands?
Which mode of secretion allows the cellular morphology to remain intact?
Which mode of secretion allows the cellular morphology to remain intact?
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What distinguishes endocrine glands from exocrine glands?
What distinguishes endocrine glands from exocrine glands?
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Which gland is an example of a holocrine gland?
Which gland is an example of a holocrine gland?
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Which type of gland is classified as heterocrine?
Which type of gland is classified as heterocrine?
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Which of the following gland types primarily functions by disintegrating apical cytoplasm?
Which of the following gland types primarily functions by disintegrating apical cytoplasm?
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What is the primary function of goblet cells within the exocrine glands?
What is the primary function of goblet cells within the exocrine glands?
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Which of the following describes the structure of multicellular exocrine glands?
Which of the following describes the structure of multicellular exocrine glands?
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In serous glands, where are the spherical nuclei typically located?
In serous glands, where are the spherical nuclei typically located?
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What role do myoepithelial cells play in multicellular exocrine glands?
What role do myoepithelial cells play in multicellular exocrine glands?
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What type of secretion is characteristic of serous glands?
What type of secretion is characteristic of serous glands?
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What structural features are common to the theca region of goblet cells?
What structural features are common to the theca region of goblet cells?
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Which statement regarding acinar proliferation in glandular histogenesis is true?
Which statement regarding acinar proliferation in glandular histogenesis is true?
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What defines unicellular exocrine glands?
What defines unicellular exocrine glands?
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Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of columnar cells with nuclei at multiple levels?
Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of columnar cells with nuclei at multiple levels?
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What is a significant characteristic of cuboidal epithelium?
What is a significant characteristic of cuboidal epithelium?
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Which epithelium is specialized in allowing distension and contraction?
Which epithelium is specialized in allowing distension and contraction?
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Which layer of the keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium is primarily responsible for keratinization?
Which layer of the keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium is primarily responsible for keratinization?
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Which epithelial tissue is noted for its role in sensation, secretion, and absorption?
Which epithelial tissue is noted for its role in sensation, secretion, and absorption?
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What is a defining feature of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
What is a defining feature of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
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In which bodily locations would you typically find transitional epithelium?
In which bodily locations would you typically find transitional epithelium?
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What is a primary function of glandular epithelium?
What is a primary function of glandular epithelium?
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What type of epithelium can be described as having a mosaic-like arrangement when viewed from the apical surface?
What type of epithelium can be described as having a mosaic-like arrangement when viewed from the apical surface?
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What feature distinguishes the stratum corneum within stratified epithelium?
What feature distinguishes the stratum corneum within stratified epithelium?
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Which of the following epithelial types has a basement membrane but lacks blood vessels?
Which of the following epithelial types has a basement membrane but lacks blood vessels?
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Which type of epithelial tissue plays a crucial role in absorption and secretion in the digestive tract?
Which type of epithelial tissue plays a crucial role in absorption and secretion in the digestive tract?
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Which characteristic is unique to pseudostratified columnar epithelium compared to other types of epithelium?
Which characteristic is unique to pseudostratified columnar epithelium compared to other types of epithelium?
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Which type of stratified epithelium is most commonly found in areas subjected to friction, like the skin and mouth?
Which type of stratified epithelium is most commonly found in areas subjected to friction, like the skin and mouth?
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Study Notes
Epithelial Tissue
- A sheet of contiguous cells lining internal and external body surfaces.
- Derived from all three embryonic germ layers (endoderm, mesoderm, ectoderm).
- Functions include protection, transcellular transport, secretion, absorption, sensation, and gamete maturation.
- Classified as surface epithelium, glandular epithelium, and neuroepithelium. Also called tunica mucosa.
Cellular Morphology
- Key parts of epithelial cells include apex (apical), supra, peri, para, width, height, lateral, infra, base (basal), and basolateral.
- Diagram provided illustrates these structural components.
Basic Characteristics
- Epithelial cells are tightly bound by junctional complexes.
- Lack of significant extracellular space.
- Possess a basement membrane (basal lamina and lamina reticularis).
- Supported by underlying connective tissue.
- Avascular tissue.
Morphological Classification of Epithelial Tissue
- Epithelial tissue is classified as simple or stratified. -Simple epithelium includes squamous, cuboidal, columnar, and pseudostratified columnar. -Stratified epithelium includes non-keratinized stratified squamous, keratinized stratified squamous, cuboidal or columnar stratified, and transitional.
- Specific types, like squamous epithelium, are further categorized (e.g., endothelium and mesothelium).
1(a) Squamous Epithelium
- Flattened, low-profile polygonal cells.
- Nucleus is centrally located and bulging in apical view.
- Protruding nucleus to apical surface, sometimes anuclear in lateral view.
- Facilitates passive diffusion.
- Found in the endothelium (blood vessels), mesothelium (body cavities), loop of Henle, pulmonary alveoli, and tunica intima of blood vessels.
- Images of Loop of Henle and Venules/Pneumocytes are provided.
1(b) Cuboidal Epithelium
- Square-shaped cells, with width and height approximately equivalent.
- Centrally located nucleus in the cytoplasm.
- Modified with microvilli; present in tubules, ducts, and glands.
- Some cells resemble pyramids within glands.
- Crucial in secretion, absorption, and protection.
- Found in the proximal and distal convoluted tubules, thyroid follicle, ovary, and bile canaliculi.
- Images of Thyroid Follicles and Distal Convoluted Tubules are provided.
1(c) Columnar Epithelium
- Rectangular cells with greater height than width.
- Oval nucleus situated basally.
- Apical modifications may include microvilli, stereocilia, and cilia.
- Important for transport, secretion, absorption, and protection.
- Located in the digestive tract, gallbladder, uterine tubes, and bronchioles.
- Images of Duodenal Mucosa and Uterine Mucosa are provided.
1(d) Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
- Single layer of columnar cells with nuclei arranged in multiple levels.
- All cells contact the basement membrane.
- Some cells (basal reserve cells) don't reach the apical surface.
- Modifications like cilia and stereocilia may be present.
- Located in the trachea and bronchi, and epididymis.
- Images of Trachea and Epididymis are provided.
2(a) Non-Keratinized, Stratified Squamous Epithelium
- Only the basal layer contacts the basement membrane.
- Stratum basale consists of cuboidal cells that actively proliferate.
- Deeper layers with increasing keratinization .
- Moistened by glandular secretions from underlying tissue (submucosa).
- Influenced by species and diet.
- Found in oral cavity, esophagus, pharynx, and vagina.
- Images of Esophagus and Vagina are provided.
2(b) Keratinized, Stratified Squamous Epithelium
- Consists of multiple strata (layers: basal, spinous, granulosum, lucidum, corneum).
- Stratum basale cells are cuboidal/columnar, responsible for cell proliferation.
- Stratum spinosum has polygonal cells, with prominent intracytoplasmic tonofibrils.
- Stratum granulosum shows flattened cells, producing keratin.
- Stratum lucidum is a clear layer, present in thick skin.
- Stratum corneum is a layer of dead, keratinized cells.
- Found in skin and paws.
- Images of thin and thick skin are provided.
2(c) Stratified Cuboidal or Columnar Epithelium
- Fewer locations in the animal body.
- Only the deep layer contacts the basement membrane.
- Restricted to 2-3 layers.
- Composed of cuboidal or columnar cells depending on the type.
- Found in papillary ducts, sweat glands, and major salivary glands (parotid and mandibular).
- Images of Papillary Duct and Salivary Duct of Parotid Glands are provided
2(d) Transitional Epithelium
- Specialized stratified epithelium in the urinary passage (urothelium).
- Basal layer is cuboidal or columnar followed by polygonal cells.
- Superficial layer comprises rounded cells with tight junctions.
- Adaptable to pressure, distension, and constant changes.
- Located in the renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, and urethra. - Images of Ureter and Urinary Bladder are provided.
Glandular Epithelium
- Invagination of epithelial tissue into deeper connective tissue.
- Involved in synthesis and secretion of specific substances.
- Materials stored in secretory granules.
- Composed of parenchyma (secretory unit) and stroma(surrounding connective tissue).
- Two major types: exocrine and endocrine.
Histogenesis of Glandular Epithelium
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Four stages of gland formation (Primitive Epithelial Ingrowth, Ductal Elongation, Ductal Branching, Acinar Proliferation) are illustrated.
-Acinar Differentiation and Acinar Survival are additional aspects of gland formation.
1. Exocrine Glands (Types)
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Unicellular:
- Goblet cells are the simplest type.
- Secrete mucus for protection and lubrication in digestive and respiratory tracts.
- Two distinct regions (stem and theca).
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Multicellular:
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Composed of clusters (acinus) forming a secretory unit.
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Collagenous capsule surrounds the secretory organ.
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Septa divide the lobes/lobules.
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Myoepithelial cells aid in secretion.
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Examples include sweat, salivary, and mammary glands.
- Images of Sweat Glands and Mammary Glands are provided.
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Types of Secretion (Serous, Mucous, Seromucous):
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Serous: Protein-rich watery secretion, spherical and dense granules, apical microvilli, basal infoldings, are examples of parotid, lacrimal gland, and pancreatic exocrine glands (see images).
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Mucous: Mucin-rich, foamy, pyramidal cells, Well-defined plasma membrane around lumen, flattened nuclei, present in esophageal glands and pyloric gland (see images).
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Seromucous: A combination of serous and mucous (e.g., mixed glands) producing both types of secretion (example, parotid glands).
- images of parotid, esophageal, pyloric glands.
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Exocrine Gland Classification
- Images illustrate simple (tubular, coiled, branched tubular, branched acinar) and compound (tubular, acinar, tubuloacinar) gland structures.
2. Endocrine Glands
- Ductless glands.
- Release hormones into blood vessels.
- Often arranged in cords or follicles.
- Different classifications including autocrine, paracrine, and endocrine (see images).
Mode of Secretion
- Merocrine: Secretion via exocytosis, cells remain intact. (e.g, salivary glands)
- Apocrine: Apical cytoplasm is shed with secretion. (e.g, mammary glands)
- Holocrine: Entire cells disintegrate and become the secretion. (e.g, sebaceous glands)(Images illustrate Merocrine, Apocrine, and Holocrine.)
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This quiz explores the characteristics and classifications of epithelial tissue, including its morphology and functions. You will learn about the different types of epithelial cells and their structural components, as well as the significance of junctional complexes and the basement membrane in tissue organization.
