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Epithelium I Flashcards

1
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What are the epithelial cell domains?

A

1) Apical2) Lateral3) Basal (basolateral)

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2
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What is the epithelial sheet anchored to?

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Basal lamina

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What three characteristics are used to classify epithelium?

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1) Number of cell layers2) Cell shape in superficial layer3) Presence of specialization of plasma membrane

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4
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What are the functions of simple squamous epithelium?

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1) Blood-brain barrier2) Filtration3) Exchange

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5
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Where is simple cuboidal epithelium found?

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1) Thyroid follicles2) Renal tubules3) Ducts of glands

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What are the functions of cuboidal epithelium?

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1) Absorption2) Secretion3) Barrier4) Conduit

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What are the locations of nonciliated simple columnar epithelium?

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1) Stomach2) Intestines

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What is the location of ciliated simple columnar epithelium?

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Uterine tubes

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9
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What are the functions of simple columnar epitheilum?

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1) Absorption2) Secretion3) Barrier

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10
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What are the locations of ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

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1) Trachea2) Bronchi3) Ducts of male reproductive system

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What are the functions of ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

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1) Secretion2) Absorption3) Barrier4) Transport

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What are the locations of nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

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1) Esophagus2) Distal anal canal3) Vagina

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13
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What is the location of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

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Epidermis

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14
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What are the functions of the stratified squamous epithelium?

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1) Barrier2) Protection

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What are the locations of transitional (urothelium) epithelium?

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1) Ureters2) Urinary bladder3) Urethra

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16
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What are the functions of transitional (urothelium) epithelium?

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1) Barrier2) Protection3) Distension

17
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Are primary cilia motile or nonmotile?

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Nonmotile

18
Q

What is the defect in Kartagenar syndrome?

A

Defective dynein arms lead to immotile cilia and flagella

19
Q

What is the arrangement of microtubules in flagella?

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9 doublets + 2 singlets arrangement

20
Q

Glycocalyx reacts with what stain?

A

PAS

21
Q

What is contained in the terminal web to mediate movement?

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1) Myosin II2) Tropomyosin

22
Q

Are sterocilia actually cilia?

A

No - they are elongated microvilli

23
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Are sterocilia motile or nonmotile?

A

Nonmotile

24
Q

What is an example of epithelium that is vascularized?

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Stria vascularis

25
Q

Where is the stria vascularis located?

A

Cochlear duct

26
Q

What is the function of the stria vascularis?

A

Produces endolymph

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