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Term
Lysosome
Definition

membrane bound

intracellular digestion

turnover of cell components

contains hydrolytic enzymes

membrane resistant to enzymes

degrade macromolecules from endocytotic pathways and atophagy

in some cells hydrolytic enzymes can be excreted

Term
most common enzymes in the lysosome
Definition
Hydrolytic enzymes:proteases, nucleases, lipases, phospholipases
Term
autophagy
Definition

removal of organelles

performed by the lysosome

Term
how lysosomes are made
Definition

synthesized in the RER

the enzymes are packaged in the golgi complex

Term
lysosome storage diseases
Definition

caused by defective enzymes

result in accumulation of substrates that were suposed to be used in enzyme reactions

there are 49 total, know tay-sacs and gaucher

 

children appear normal at birth but have slow growth, changes in facial features, bone and joint deformities, loose skills, mental retardation, lung infections, heart disease, enlargement of organs (hepatosplenomegaly)

Term
hepatosplenomegaly
Definition

enlargement of the spleen and liver

occurs in lysosome storage diseases

Term
tay-sacs
Definition

lysosomal storage diseases

deficiency of beta-hexosaminidase which causes gangliosides in the CNS to accumulate filling the neuron and killing it

The most prodominate symptom is the cherry red spot in the eye

Term
Gaucher Disease
Definition

lysosomal storage disease

defective glucocerebrosidase causing accumulation of glucocerebrocides in the spleen, liver, and CNS

can be treated with enzyme replacement therapy

Term
most common lysosomal storage diseases
Definition
gaucher disease, hunter syndrome, pompe disease
Term
ribosome
Definition

has 2 subunits composed of 4 types of RNA with 80 different proteins

RNA is made in the nucleus for both subunits and leave via nuclear pores

translate mRNA in protein synthesis

can be held together by strands of mRNA forming polyribosomes

Term
polyribosome
Definition
strand of mRNA that attaches many ribosomes
Term
endoplasmic reticulum
Definition

membrane with interconnected sacs and channels that enclose the cisterna space

two types: rough and smooth

Term
cisterna
Definition
space between the interconnected sacs of the endoplasmic reticulum
Term
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Definition

involved in steroid metabolism

glycogen metabolism

membrane formation and recycling

detoxification and conjugation of noxious substances

Term
sarcoplasmic reticulum
Definition

specialized smooth endoplasmic reticulum only in muscle cells

sequesters calcium

Term
golgi apparatus
Definition

complete post translational modifications, package, and place an address on products made in the cell

made of smooth membrane limited cisternae that look like flat sacs

the cis or forming face recieves molecules made by the RER, processes them, and releases them from the trans face in larger vesicles that have secretory granules, lysosomes, or other cytoplasmic components in them

Term
location of entry and exit and process of packaging in the golgi complex
Definition
the cis or forming face recieves molecules made by the RER, processes them, and releases them from the trans face in larger vesicles that have secretory granules, lysosomes, or other cytoplasmic components in them
Term
i-cell disease
Definition

aka inclusion cell disease

rare, inherited

poor growth and mental retardation

caused by deficiency of phosphotransferase, a phosphorlating enzyme, in the golgi

when not phosphorlated, proteins are not seperated to form lysosomes and the lysosome is empty causing a build up of inclusion granules that interfere with metabolism

Term
mitochondria
Definition

transforms chemical energy of metabolites into energy for the cell via the citric acid and cell cycle; 50% is stored as ATP, 50% dissipates as body temperature

has a double membrane and circular DNA strand

contains ATP synthase in the membrane which has folds called cristae

Term
cristae
Definition
folds of mitochondria
Term
mitochondria diseases
Definition

mitochondria is only inherited from the mother

male and female can be affected but males are more often affected and luckly cannot transfer the disorder

know MERRF, LHON, male infertility, pearson marrow-pancreas syndrome

Term
MERRF
Definition

mitochondrial disease

myocolnic epilepsy with ragged red fibers

muscle weakness, loss of cordination (ataxia), seizures

cardiac arrest and respitory failure occur due to degredation of respitory muscles

red muscle fibers appear ragged due to aggregations of mitochondria

Term
LHON
Definition

mitochondrial disease

Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy

85% male affected

confined to the eye

sudden loss of vision in 20s or 30s

Term
male infertility due to mitochondria
Definition
allmost all the energy for sperm comes from the mitochondria so the sperm cannot swim well enough
Term
pearson marrow-pancreas syndrome
Definition

mitochondria disease

anemia and mitochondrial myopathy observed in childhood

Term
peroxisome
Definition

spherical organelle

oxidize specific substances by removing H+ and transferring them to O producing hydrogen peroxide

catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide and is also in the peroxisome

it also has d-amino acid oxidases and beta-oxidation enzymes involved

Term
peroxisomes in hepatocytes
Definition

in the liver

detoxify aocohol by converting it to acetaldehyde

(fyi they are also abundent in the kidney)

number of peroxisomes can increase de to diet, drugs, hormones

Term
Zellweger Syndrome
Definition

most commonly inherited peroxosomal disease

rare, congenital, leathal in first year of life

is a leukodystrophy disease

reduction of absence of peroxisomes in hepatocytes, kidney, and brain

caused by PXRI mutation so receptors on the peroxisome dont recognise

Term
leukodystrophy disease
Definition
zellweger syndrome is included, a perxosome disease
Term
symptoms of zelwiggers syndrome
Definition
causes hepatomegaly (liver enlargement), copper and iron in the blood, defective vision, inability to swallow, move or suck
Term
cytoskeleton
Definition

network of microtubules (move organelles), actin (microfilaments), and intermediate filaments

maintains cell shape, moves organelles and vesicles, moves cells

 

Term
functions of actin
Definition
anchoring, movement of membrane proteins, formation of structural core of microvilli, cellular locomotion, extension of cell processes
Term
intermediate filaments
Definition
support cytoskeleton structure
Term
diseases of the cytoskeleton
Definition

immobilize cillia: mucus cannot be cleared causing infections, sperm motility of compormised, lack of cillia in the uterine tubes can cause infertility

may cause side reversal of organs, situs intersus' when there is kartagber's sundrome

Term
Nucleus
Definition

membrane limited compartment that contains the genome

contents: chromatin, nucleolus, nuclear envelope (dual membrane), nucleoplasm

Term
chromatin
Definition

complex of DNA and proteins (the proteins keep the DNA organized)

in non dividing cells it is coiled or condensated to varying degrees

two types: heterochromatin, eucromatin

Term
heterochromatin
Definition

more condensed form of chromatin

more coiling makes it darker when dyed

electron microscope: coarse electron dense granules

light microscope: basophillic clumps

Term
euchromatin
Definition

less condensed form of chromatin

contains parts of DNA that the cell is currently using because it needs to be more accessable

electron microscope: finley dispersed granular material

light microscope: lightly stained basophilic areas

Term
nucleosome
Definition

basic structural unit of chromatin

2 loops of DNA wrapped around a core of 8 histones linking a 2nm filament of DNA like beads on a string

can form a chromatin fibril

Term
chromatin fibril
Definition

30nm long

nucleosomes coiled around an exiz

six nucleosomes per turn

Term
human chromosome distribution
Definition

23 homologous pairs (22 are autosome pairs, 1 pair of sex chromosomes)

XX female, XY male

46 chromosomes is the diploid number (2n)

Term
karyotype
Definition

can be studied by examining in methphase

chromosomes are sorted by size shape and staning pattern

reveals abnormal chromosome numbers or structures

Term
sex chromatin
Definition

aka barr body

heterochromatin mass observed in female cells but not male cells

represents a tightly coiled X chromosome

visible as a small granule attached to the nuclear envelope of epithelial cells looking like a drumbstick appendage to the nucleus of neutrophilic leukocytes

Term
nucleolus
Definition

side of rRNA synthesis and initial ribosome assembly

non-membranous

vary in size

can have more than one per cell

Term
the regions of nucleolus
Definition
fibrillar centers, fibrillar material, granular material
Term
fibrillar centers
Definition

region of the nucleolus

contain DNA loops of chromosomes containing rRNA genes

Term
fibrillar material
Definition

region of the nucleolus

rRNA genes being actively transcribed

large amounts of rRNA

Term
granular material
Definition

region of the nucleolus

densleu packed peribosomal particles

Term
nuclear envelope
Definition

seperates the nuclear compartment from the cytoplasm

has two membranes with a cisternal space between them

has nuclear pores that regulate passage through the membrane

Term
cisternal space
Definition
space between membrane layers of the nuclear membrane that is continous with the cisternal space of the RER
Term
outer nuclear membrane
Definition

resembles and is continoous with RER membrane

may have ribosomes on the cytoplasmic surface

Term
inner nuclear membrane
Definition

supported by the nuclear lamina

contains receptors that bind the lamina and chromosomes

Term
nuclear lamina
Definition

netowork of protein filaments

provides support

organizes chromatin, chromatin associated proteins, nuclear pores, and membranes of the nuclear envelope

associated with the inner face of the nuclear envelope

Term
nuclear pores
Definition

70-80nm openings formed by the merging of the inner and outer nuclear membrane

each contains a nuclear pore complex

Term
nuclear pore complex
Definition

made of proteins that mediate transport in and out of the nucleus

has a GTP dependent mechanism for large proteins and complexes

water molecules may cross water filled channels by diffusion

small proteins are selectivly transported

Term
nucleoplasm
Definition

material enclosed by the nuclear envelope exclusive of the chromatin and nucleolus

nucleoskeleton, nuclear lamina, RNA transcription and processing machines

Term
cell cycle and two principal phases
Definition

self regulated sequence that controlls cell growth and division

principal phases: interphase and m phase

Term
interphase
Definition

growth of the cell

divided into G1, S, G2

Term
G1
Definition

part of cell cycle interphase

gathers nutrients

synthesis of RNA and proteins

restore cell volume

has 2 check points

Term
checkpoints
Definition
part of the cell cycle where progression is controlled
Term
G1 checopoints
Definition

restriction point: most important, point of no return. mediated by retinoblastoma susceptibility protein (pRb) and essential transcription factors (E2F)

G1 DNA Damage check: tumor supressing protein p53 mediates, high p53 will arrest cell cycle

Term
what happens if a cell fails at a check point
Definition

it can leave the cycle and enter G0 or under go programmed cell death

if it goes wrong a tumor may develop

if it happens in M you can get mitotic catstrophe or restriction point failure leads to loss of contact inhibition

Term
S
Definition

part of cell cycle interphase

DNA is replicated

contains DNA damage check point (same type as G1)

Term
G2
Definition

part of cell cycle interphase

accumulation of energy

tubulin synthesis

synthesis of chromosomal nonhistone proteins

DNA damage check (same type as G1)

unreplicated DNA check point

Term
M
Definition

part of cell cycle

mitosis: karyokinesis, cytokinesis

contains spindle assembly checkpoint and chromosome segregation checkpoint

Term
mitotic catstrophe
Definition
abnormal chromosome ssegregation may lead to antuploid cells
Term
protein regulators of the cell cycle
Definition

the proteins are cyclically synthesized and degraded

two protein complexes made of cyclin and a cyclin dependent kinase power cells through checkpoints

Term
mitosis
Definition

process of nuclear and cellular division

produces two daughter cells with chromosomes identical to the parent

has 4 phases

Term
phases of mitosis
Definition

prophase

metaphase

anaphase

telophase (and cytokinesis)

Term
prophase
Definition

chromosomes condense and become visible

sister chromatids are hed together by cohesins and the centromere

centrosomes migrate to poles

nucleolus dissipears

mitotic spindles form

kinetochore forms on each chromatid

nuclear envelope dissassembles

Term
metaphase
Definition

chromosomes migrate to the equatorial plane

mitotic spindles organize around the microtubule organizing centers

microtubules attach at kenatochores

Term
anaphase
Definition
sister chromatids seperate and are pulled toward opposite poles of the cell
Term
telophase
Definition

nuclear envelope is reconstituted in each new cell

chromosomes uncoil

nucleolus reappears

cytokinesis occurs

Term
cytokinesis
Definition
ring of actin and myosin 2 filaments around the perimeter of the cell contract and pinch cell into two daughter cells
Term
meiosis
Definition

two sequential cell divisions that make gametes containing half the number of chromosomes and half the DNA in somatic cells

creates genetic diversity due to combination of paternal and maternal chromosomes and crossing over

there is no S phase between the set of divisions

Term
meiosis progression of chromosome number
Definition

S phase

meiosis starts: 2n

after meiosis 1: 1n

after meiosis 2: 1n

Term
prophase 1 phases
Definition

extended phase of 5 stages: leptotene, zygotene, pachytene, diplotene, diakinesis

overall pairing synapsis and recombination occurs

Term
leptotene
Definition

prophase 1 stage 1

chromatin condensation and pairing of homolorous chromosomes

Term
zygotene
Definition

prophase 1 stage 2

synapsis, formation of the synaptonemal complex

Term
pachytene
Definition

prophase 1 stage 3

crossing over

Term
diplotene
Definition

prophase 1 stage 4

synaptonemal complex dissolves

chromosomes condense further

chiasmata appear

Term
diakinesis
Definition

prophase 1 stage 5

maximum chromosome condensation

nucleolus dissipears

nuclear envelope disintegrates

Term
metaphase 1
Definition

paired chromosomes align at equatorial plate

chiasmata breakdown

Term
anaphase 1
Definition

centromere does not split

sister chromatids stay together

members of each homologous pair move to poles in a random assortment

Term
telophase 1
Definition

nuclear envelope reforms

cytoplasm divides

produces daughter cells that are 1n

Term
meiosis 2
Definition

basically mitosis

a 1n cell becomes two 1n daughter cells that are not genetically identical

Term
cell death
Definition

can result from accidential injury or mechanisms that initiate it

types: necrosis or apoptosis

Term
necrosis
Definition

accidential cell death

pathalogical processes

unfavorable physical or chemical enivorment

characterized by rapid cell swelling and lysis

Term
apoptosis
Definition

programmed cell death

physiological process, cells not needed are elimiated

initiated and programmed internally

rapid process

Term
characteristic features of apoptosis
Definition
DNA fragmentation, decrease in cell volume, loss of mitochondrial function, membrane belbbing, formation of apoptotic bodies
Term
DNA fragmentation due to apoptosis
Definition

irreversable

chromatin aggregate

nucleus may fragment

Term
decreased cell volume due to apootosis
Definition

cytoskeleton reorganizes

ribosomes clump

RER forms whorls

endocytotic vesicles fuse with plasma membrane

Term
loss of mitochondral function due to apoptosis
Definition

change in membrane permability

electron transport chan disrupted

cytochrome C is released into the cytoplasm activating capases which dismantle the cell

Term
membrane blebbing due to due to apoptosis
Definition

plasma membrane alterations

leads to blebbing without loss of integrity

Term
formation of apoptotic bodies
Definition

cell breaks into membrane bound vesicles rapidly removed by phygocytic cells

no inflamatory response is elicited

Term
cytoplasm
Definition

contains organelles and inclusions

has cytoplasmic matrix

Term
cytoplasmic matrix
Definition
aquous gel in the cytoplasm that has solutes including inorganic ions (Na, K, Ca) and organic molecules like metabolites, lipids, proteins, and RNA
Term
organelles
Definition

can be membrane and non membrane bound

located in the cytoplasm

spaces inside are intracellular micro compartments

Term
inclusions
Definition

structures or substances not surrounded by plasma membrane in the cytoplasm

can be crystals, pigment granules, lipids, glycogen, or waste

Term
plasma membrane
Definition

membranouns organelle

selectivly permable

 modified fluid filled mosaic model

made of cholesterol, phospholipids in a bilayer, proteins (half of the mass)

Term
functions of the plasma membrane
Definition
maintains cell structure, regulates cell-cell interactions, has receptors and antigens, has transport systems, transduces physical and chemical signals into intracellular events
Term
integral proteins
Definition

proteins embedded in the plasma membrane spaning it completely

can be visualised using freeze fracture

function in cell metabolism, regulation, and integration

there are 6 categories that are not mutually exclusive

Term
peripherial proteins
Definition
proteins associated with plasma membrane by strong ionic interactions mainly with integral proteins
Term
glycolax
Definition

aka cell coat

surface molecules, glycoproteins and glycolipids, that make up a layer on the plasma membrane surface

functions in metabolism, cell recognition, cell interaction, and receptors

Term
glycoproteins
Definition

part of the plasma membrane glycolax

carbohydrates attached to the proteins of the extracellular surface

Term
glycolipids
Definition

part of the plasma membrane glycolax

carbohydrates attached to lipids of the membrane

Term
lipid rafts
Definition

microdomains of the plasma membrane control movement and distribution of proteins within the bilayer

have high concentrations of cholesterol and glycosphingolipids

thick, less fluid due to the cholesterol and long chain fatty acids

have integral and peripherial proteins for cell signaling including receptors, coupling factors, effector enzymes, and substrates

signal transmission occurs rapidly due to close proximity of interacting proteins

Term
visualizing integral proteins using freeze fracture
Definition

when preparing for electron microscopy the membrane splits creating an E and P face

the E is backed by extracellular space

the P (aka protoplasm) is backed by the cytoplasm. this face has more particles

Term
categories of integral proteins
Definition
pumps, channels, receptors, linter, enzyme, structural
Term
protein pump
Definition

category of integral protein

transports ions like Na across the membrane as well as macroprecursors

Term
channel protein
Definition

category of integral protein

type of membrane transport

allow passage of small ions, water soluble molecules, and water across the membrane in both directions

ex: gap junction

create hydrophillic channels to regulate transport

three types of gates for regulation

Term
receptor protein
Definition

category of integral protein

allow recognition and localized binding of ligands in hormal stimulation, cated vesicle endocytosis, and antibody reactions

Term
linker proteins
Definition

category of integral protein

anchor intracellular cytoskeleton to the extracellular matrix

ex: integrins link cytoplasmic actin to extracellular matrix protein fibronectin

Term
enzyme protein
Definition

category of integral protein

include ATPases involved in ion pumping, ATPase synthase in mitochondrial membrane, and digestive enzymes like dipeptidases and disaccharidases

Term
structural protein
Definition

category of integral protein

visualized by freeze fracture especially where they form junctions with other cells

Term
membrane transport types
Definition

simple diffusion

carrier proteins

channel proteins

vesicular

pinocytosis

phagocytosis

Term
simple diffusion
Definition

type of membrane transport

allows fat soluble and small uncharged molecules across the membrane

Term
channel protein types
Definition

voltage gated: regulated by membrane potential ex: neurons

ligand gated: neurotransmitters ex: ach receptors in muscle

mechanical gated: triggered by physical stress ex: inner ear

Term
carrier proteins
Definition

type of membrane transport

transfer small, water soluble molecules

very selective

it binds to the molecule, changes conformation, then releases it on the other side of the membrane

some carriers, like the Na/K pump, require energy to pump against a concentration gradient (active transport)

some carriers, like the glucose carriers, do not need energy (passive transport)

Term
vesicular transport
Definition

maintains integrity of the plasma membrane

configurational changes in the membrane at localized sites near formation of vesicles or fusion

types: endocytosis and exocytosis

Term
endocytosis
Definition

type of vesicular transport

brings large substances into the cell

can be mediated by receptors

Term
exocytosis
Definition
vesicle moves from the cytoplasm to the membrane where it discharges the substance into the extracellular space
Term
receptor mediated endocytosis
Definition

ligand binds to cell receptor

receptor aggregates into a coated pit for the substance

pit invaginates into the cell

coated vesicle fuses with endosomes (vesicles and tubules in the cytosol)

low pH in endosomes seperates ligand and receptor

ligand oes to the lysosome, receptor is returned to the cell membrane

Term
pinocytosis
Definition

small invaginations in the membrane trap extracellular fluid and any molecules it in

cell drinking

Term
phagocytosis
Definition

cell eating

cells like macrophages and polymoorphonuclear leukocytes are specialized for engulfing and removing bacteria, protozoa, fungi, damaged cells, and trash

Term
where does the epithelium get its blood from
Definition
other tissues, avascular
Term
where is the epithelium located
Definition
covers body, lines things, secretory linings
Term
what does it mean that epithelium has polatity
Definition
each side of the tissue has a different function
Term
what is a basal surface
Definition
attaches to the basement membrane
Term
what does the epitheloid cover
Definition
endocrine and thymus
Term
what makes the epitheloid different from the epithelium
Definition
it lacks a free surfae
Term
how do we classify epithelium
Definition
by nubmer of layers and cell shape
Term
squamous
Definition
flat cells
Term
cuboidal
Definition
cube shaped cells
Term
columnar
Definition
column or rectangle cells
Term
simple
Definition
1 layer of cells
Term
stratified
Definition
more than 1 layer of cells
Term
in what spot do you look to determine cell shape
Definition
cell surface
Term
what are examples of places with simple squamous
Definition
endothelium, mesothelium, aveoli, bomans capsule
Term
what and where is endothelium
Definition
simple squamous cells that make vessels
Term
what and where is mesothelium
Definition
simple squamous cells that make pleura, covers organs, lines body cavities
Term
in general where is simple squamous epithelium
Definition
lining cavities
Term
where do you find simple cuboidal epithelium
Definition
glands, ovary surface, kidney tubules, thydoid follicles
Term
where do you find simple columnar
Definition
GI tract, often lymphocytes
Term
what cells have elliptical nuclei
Definition
columnar
Term
basil lamina
Definition
between cells and connective tissue
Term
what is the most rare type of epithelium
Definition
stratified columnar
Term
what is almost the most rare type of epithelium
Definition
stratified cuboidal
Term
where would you find stratified squamous
Definition
epidermis, oral cavity and esophagus, vagina
Term
what are the physical characteristics of stratified squamous
Definition
tought, good to combat abrasion
Term
where would you find stratified cuboidal
Definition
sweat glands and ducts, exocrine ducts, anorectal junction
Term
where would you find stratified columnar
Definition
largest endocrine ducts, anorectal junction
Term
where would you find transitional epithelium
Definition
renal cavities, ureter, bladder, urethra
Term
what are the physical characteristics of transitional epithelium
Definition
stretch
Term
what type of epithelium is transitional
Definition
stratified
Term
where would you find pseudocolumnar epithelium
Definition
over cillia, trachea, bronchi, vas deferns, efferent ductules of epididymus
Term
what kind of epithelium is pseudocolumnar
Definition
stratified
Term
describe how pesudocolumnar looks
Definition
like columnar but not all cells reach the surface, it is one layer, all cells do reach basement membrane
Term
what is the function of pseudocolumnar cells
Definition
secrete mucus via goblet cells
Term
in what two ways can stratified squamous epithelium present
Definition
nonkeratinized, keritinized
Term
describe the state of the cells of nonkeritinized stratified squamous
Definition
surface cells are still living (still have their nuclei)
Term
describe the state of the cells of keritinized stratified squamous
Definition
surface cells are dead
Term
what is another word for transitional epithelium
Definition
uroepithelium
Term
what are the functions of the epithelium
Definition
secretion, absorption, transport, protection, receptor,
Term
which cells function in secretion
Definition
columnar epithelium of the stomach and gastric glands
Term
what cells function in absorption
Definition
columnar epithelium of the intestines and cuboidal epithelium of the proximal convoluted tubules of the kidney
Term
how does epithelium function in transport
Definition
along the outside via cillia or across the epithelium to connective tissue
Term
what cells function in protection
Definition
stratified squamous epithelium of the skin (epidermis)
Term
where does the epithelium have a receptory function
Definition
taste buds, olfactory epithelium, retina
Term
which cell types generally function in secretion and absorption
Definition
simple and sometimes pseudostratified
Term
what cell types generally function in transport
Definition
simple squamous
Term
what tupes of cells are associated with permability
Definition
stratified
Term
what do basal stem cells give rise to
Definition
mature functional cells of the epithelium to balance turn over
Term
where are there basal stem cells
Definition
in pseudostratified
Term
what are the domains involved in cell polarity
Definition
apical, lateral, and basal
Term
what types of apical domains modifications are there
Definition
microvilli, sterocilia, cilia
Term
where is the apical domain located
Definition
towards the exterior surface of lumen of an enclosed space
Term
where is the lateral domain located
Definition
communicates with adjacent cells
Term
where is the basal domain located
Definition
rests on basal lamina anchoring the cell to underlying connective tissue
Term
what function to microvilli have
Definition
absorption
Term
cells that need what functions will have amny microvilli
Definition
absorb fluids and transport metabolites
Term
what is on the tip of a microvilli
Definition
actin fillaments anchored to villin
Term
how to actin fillaments attach at the bottom of a microvilli
Definition
to other horizontal actin filaments at the terminal web
Term
what gives microvilli actin filaments rigidity
Definition
fascin and fimbrin
Term
how is actin bound to the plasma membrane of the villi
Definition
myosin 1
Term
what is a stereocilia
Definition
long immotile microvilli
Term
where do you find sterocilia
Definition
epidermis, proximal vas deferns, hair cells of the inner ear
Term
what supports the steriocilia
Definition
actin that is crosslinked at the base
Term
what is erzin, where is it
Definition
plasma membrane around seterocilia
Term
what is alpha-actinin, where is it
Definition
on the stem cell portion and apical protrusion of a stereocilia
Term
do sterocilia have villin
Definition
no
Term
what type of modification are hair cells of the inner ear, what do they lack
Definition
apical domain modification, stereocili, lack erzin and alpha-actinin
Term
what is the pattern of microtubules in the cilia
Definition
9+2, each doublet has a pair of arms
Term
what and where is ciliary dynein
Definition
in the arms of cilia, microtubule associated motor protien
Term
how do cilia move
Definition
using ATP
Term
what are CAMs, where are they located
Definition
cell adhesion molecules on the lateral domain
Term
what are interdigitating margins, where are they located
Definition
jig saw like grooves on the lateral domains
Term
where are cell adhesion structures especially present
Definition
epithelial tissues
Term
what types of cell junctions are there
Definition
zona occludens, zonula adherens, desmosomes (macula adjerens), gap junctions
Term
what is another name for zona occuldens
Definition
what is another name for tight junctions
Term
what is the most apical of the cell junctions
Definition
tight junctions
Term
how is a tight junction shaped on the cell, what function does this have
Definition
it makes a band or seal that completely encircles the cell stopping the flow of material between the cells
Term
what is the apical compartment
Definition
organ cavity or lumen of a secretory unit and, zona occuldens on the top and bottom form the outer layers
Term
describe the shape of zona adherens on the cell
Definition
completely encircles the cell
Term
what is the function of the zona adherns
Definition
adhesion to the next cell
Term
what is found on the zona adherin surface
Definition
actin filaments belonging to the terminal web of actin, intermediate filaments, and spectrin
Term
what is the first line of defence against invading microorganisms
Definition
epithelia
Term
what is the easiest way for bacteria, viruses, and parasites to get through the epithelia
Definition
break down junctions
Term
what does clostridium perfringens do, how
Definition
cause food poisining by targeting zona occuldens junctions
Term
what does hecicobacter pylori do, how
Definition
causes gastric ulcers and maybe gastric carcinoma, by targeting zona occuldens
Term
what causes infant enteritis, what is it, how does it work
Definition
a group of RNA viruses, inflammation of the intestines, targets proteins of the zonula occuldens
Term
what do oncogenic adenoviruses do
Definition
targets proteins of the zonula occuldens
Term
what do papilloma viruses do
Definition
targets proteins of the zonula occuldens
Term
how do dust particles cause allergic reactions
Definition
dust mite fecal pellets contain peptidases that break down zona occuldens in respitory epithelium
Term
how to parasites effect the epithelium
Definition
targets proteins of the zonula occuldens
Term
what is another name for a desmosome
Definition
macula adheren
Term
where are desmosomes located, what is there shape
Definition
on later surface of cell, disc shaped
Term
what is the function of a desmosome
Definition
has a plaque with 12 proteins that marches to cell next to it to attach cells
Term
what is special about desmosomes in the epithelium
Definition
intermediate cytokeratin filaments are inserted on the attachment plaque to help out
Term
what is another name for a gap junction
Definition
nexus
Term
what is the function of gap junctions, why is it special
Definition
the only known cellular structure that permits direct passage of signaling molecules from one cell to another
Term
where are gap junctions found
Definition
where cell activity must be coordinated like electrolite transport, vascular and intestinal smooth muscle, heart muscle, embryo
Term
what is a unit of gap junctions called, how many are in it
Definition
connexon = 6 connexins
Term
what is the function of connexin molecules
Definition
undergo comformation changes to open and close gap junctions
Term
what controls the function of connexin
Definition
calcium independent gating mechanisms, calcium
Term
connexin-26 mutation causes
Definition
congenital deafness
Term
where are connexin-26 gap junctions, what are their function
Definition
inner ear, recirculate K+ in chochlear sensory membrane
Term
where is the basement membrane
Definition
next to basil domain of epithelial cells and their underlying connective tissue
Term
what performs cell to extra cellular matrix junctions
Definition
basal domain epithelial cells
Term
what forms the basement membrane
Definition
basal domain epithelial cells
Term
what is the function of basal cell infoldings
Definition
increase surface area and facillitate ineractions between adjacent cells and extracellular matrix proteins
Term
where are hemidesmosomes
Definition
at the contact zone of epithelial cells and basal lamina
Term
what do hemidesmosomes look like
Definition
half a desmosome
Term
what are in the plaques of hemidesmosomes
Definition
intergins (transmembrane proteins)
Term
what is bullous pemphigod
Definition
an autoimmune diease where antibodies kill protein in hemidesmosomes
Term
what happens when hemidesmosomes are attacked in autoimmune diseases
Definition
mast cells are triggered and they release esinophil chemotactic factor and attract esinophils which release proteases to break down filaments linking plaques of hemidesmosomes to the basal lamina
Term
what is the physical symptom of bullous pemphigod
Definition
blisters
Term
what is the general function of the basal surface, what does this require
Definition
active transport, mitochondria
Term
basal lamina
Definition
interface between epithelium and connective tissue
Term
basement membrane
Definition
only applies to epithelium
Term
lamina propria
Definition
connective tissue that supports, binds epithelium tonear by structures, and provides nourishment to the epithelium
Term
what are the functions of connective tissue
Definition
structural and metabolic organ support, maintain body form, connect cells and organs, exchange nutrients
Term
where is connective tissue derived from
Definition
mesenchime
Term
what are the components of connective tissue
Definition
cells and matrix
Term
what are the components of the matrix
Definition
fibers, ground substance
Term
what is the prodominate part of connective tissue
Definition
the extracellular matrix
Term
what types of cells does the matrix have
Definition
matrix producing, fixed, wandering
Term
where do matrix producing cells originate
Definition
the matrix
Term
where do fixed cells originate
Definition
in tissues other than connective tissue matrix, then they travel to it
Term
wandering cells
Definition
cells that come to the matrix when there is damage then leave or die in the matrix
Term
what is the function of a fibroblast
Definition
make matrix, make growth factors
Term
where are fibroblasts located
Definition
in all matrix
Term
how is different types of matrix made if fibroblasts make all matrix
Definition
there are special fibroblasts to each matrix type
Term
what do the growth factos from fibroblast do
Definition
influence all cells around them (even beyond the connective tissue) to grow and differentiate
Term
what is a myofibroblast
Definition
a special fibroblast
Term
what is the function of a myofibroblast
Definition
contraction, shrinks wounds
Term
what do active fibroblasts do
Definition
make matrix
Term
how can you tell a fibroblast is active
Definition
larger, open chromatin, bigger nucleus, more cytoplasm, irregular branching
Term
how can you tell a fibroblast is inactive
Definition
small, darker, elongated nucleus, less cytoplasm, spindle shaped
Term
what is the function of a macrophage
Definition
clean debris or damaged materials
Term
where do macrophages come from
Definition
hematopoetic stem cells make blood monocytes which make macrophages
Term
what kind of active defence functions does a macrophage have
Definition
antigen presenting, enhanced phagocytosis of immune tagged materials, tumor resistance, secrete cytokines
Term
what is the function of cytokines
Definition
secrete enzymes to draw cells to an area that has macrophages
Term
what are some special things special macrophages can have
Definition
be small, epitheloid macrophages, multinucleate, contain phagocytosed material, cells or foriegn bodies, EM
Term
EM macrophage
Definition
irregular surface, well developed golgi, many lysosomes, prominent rough ER
Term
what are basophillic secretory granules
Definition
blue granules in the cytoplasm that make cell more perminate and start inflammatory response
Term
what is the function of a mast cell
Definition
start inflammatory response, , store chemicals for inflamatory response, release leukotrines and SRS-A
Term
what important things does a mast cell have in it and on it
Definition
basophillic secretory granules, small round central nucleus, surface igE receptors
Term
what are basophillic secretory granules made of
Definition
histamine and hepran, neutral proteases and esinophils chemoatic factor of anaphylaxis
Term
what does SRS-A do
Definition
it is a slow reacting substance of anaphlayxis
Term
what is involved in immediate hypersensitivity reactions
Definition
mast cells
Term
what is the only type of connective tissue where there are more than a few plasma cells
Definition
mucosa
Term
what is the function of plasma cells in connective tissue
Definition
secrete immunoglobins (antibodies) that have one specficity
Term
physically describe a plasma cell
Definition
basophillic cytoplasm, perinuclear pale area, round ecentric nucleus, alternating heterochromatin and euchromatin (clock appearance)
Term
what are plasma cells derived from
Definition
b lymphocytes
Term
how long do plasma cells live
Definition
10-20d
Term
how long do macrophages live
Definition
a long time
Term
how do apidocytes aranged in connective tissue
Definition
single cells or in small groups
Term
what is the purpose of adipocytes in connective tissue
Definition
storage of neutral fats
Term
where are leukocytes located, how many are there usually
Definition
in other tissues then are called to the connective tissue if they are needed so they are in varibale numbers
Term
in what type of connective tissue are there more leukocytes
Definition
submucosa
Term
when do leukocytes increase presence in a tissue
Definition
when there is inflammation
Term
what do leukocytes do when they are done doing their job
Definition
they stay in the tissue and go through apoptosis or lysis, except lymphocytes
Term
how long do granulocytes live
Definition
short time
Term
what is the most abundent protein in the body
Definition
collagen
Term
what types of collagen are there
Definition
long fibril forming, fibril associated, network forming, anchoring fibrils
Term
where are network forming collagen located
Definition
in the basement membrane in sheets
Term
what is the function of anchoring fibril collagen
Definition
little collagens that connect things together
Term
what is the most prevlient type of collage
Definition
1, 90%
Term
what is the function of type 1 collagen
Definition
fibril forming, resistance to force, tension, and stretch
Term
where is type 1 collagen located
Definition
all supporting tissue: skin, bone, tendons, ligamens, joints, holds skin to body
Term
where is type 2 collagen located
Definition
in cartliage
Term
what is thee function of type 1 collagen
Definition
resistance to pressure
Term
what types of fibers does type 3 collagen have
Definition
reticular fibers
Term
what is the physical structure of type 4 collagen
Definition
mesh like, non-fibrillar
Term
where is type 4 collagen found
Definition
in the basement membrane
Term
what is the function of type 7 collagen
Definition
anchors fibrils, links basement membrane to underlying connective tissue
Term
what are the principal amino acids of collagen
Definition
gly, pro, hydroxyroline, hydroxylysine
Term
what is the physical appearance of collagen
Definition
a polypeptide chain and a triple helix
Term
what modifications are done to the collagen precursor in the RER cistern
Definition
hydroxylation of PRO and LYS by vitamin C, glycolysation of hydroxylysine, triple helix formation
Term
what happens when the collagen precursor leaves the cell
Definition
the registration peptide is cleaved off making topocollagen
Term
what does topocollagen need to do to become collagen
Definition
aggregate into fibrils and form cross links using odixase
Term
where is preprocollagen made
Definition
in the RER
Term
what are the diseases caused by defective collagen
Definition
scurvy, osteogenesis imperfects, ehlers-danlos, alport's disease
Term
what is the function of reticular fibers
Definition
supporting framework for collular components
Term
what type of collagen forms the reticular fibers
Definition
type 3
Term
what do reticular fibers stain with
Definition
silver impregnation stains and are PAS positive
Term
where are reticular fibers found
Definition
smooth muscle, endoneurium, hematopoietic organs, parenchymal organs, early wound repair
Term
hematopoietic organs
Definition
bone marrow, spleen, lymph nodes
Term
parenchymal organs
Definition
liver, endocrine
Term
what are elastic fibers composed of
Definition
elastin core and a fibrillin microfiber network, or organized as fibers
Term
where is elastic fibers in sheets
Definition
elastic arteries, vertebral ligaments, larynx
Term
what is elastin? what is it made of?
Definition
a globular proteiin made of GLY and PRO, desmosine, isodesmosine
Term
what is the function of desmosine and isodesmosine
Definition
create cross linking in elastin molecules
Term
what is the function of hydrophobic interactions in elastin molecules
Definition
random coiling of elastic fibers and the stretching, recoiling, and sliding of the fibers
Term
what does ground substance have in it
Definition
mixture of macromolecules, water
Term
where is ground substance located
Definition
fills the space between cells and fibers of connective tissue
Term
what is the function of ground substance
Definition
lubricant and barrier
Term
what are the components of ground substance
Definition
glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, multiadhesive glycoproteins
Term
what are glycosaminoglycans GAGs made of
Definition
repeating disaccharide units: utonic acid and hexosamine, glucuronic acid or iduronic acid, glycosamine or glactosamine
Term
what are the families of GAGs
Definition
sugars, linkages, sulfation
Term
where are most GAGs found
Definition
covalently bound to core proteins
Term
how is hyaluronan different from the other GAGs
Definition
very long, rigid, made on cell surface, no sulfate, always free carbohydrate chain (no proteoglycan)
Term
what is a proteoglycan
Definition
protein core to which GAGs covalently bind
Term
where is proteoglycan found
Definition
in ground substance of all connective tissue, some are membrane bound cell surface molecules anchoring cells to matrix, some bind growth factors
Term
what are multiadhesive glycoproteins
Definition
proteins to which carbs attach, more protein, branched carb
Term
what is the function of multiadhesive glycoproteins
Definition
cell to cell interactions and adhesion of cells to substrate
Term
what is the function of fibronectin
Definition
mediate normal cell adhesion and migration, binding sites for cells, collagen, GAGs
Term
function of laminin
Definition
adhestion of epithelium cells to basal lamina, binding sites for cells, collage IV, heparan sulfate
Term
types of connective tissue
Definition
loose, dense irregular, dense regular, elastic, reticular, mucous, adipose, hematopoietic, cartilage, bone
Term
what is the function of loose connective tissue
Definition
support structures under pressure and low friction, delicate, flexable, vascularized
Term
where is loose connective tissue
Definition
between muscle cells, supporting epithelium, around vessels
Term
what is loose connective tissue made of
Definition
fibroblasts, macrophages, moderate collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers
Term
what is the function of dense connective tissue
Definition
resistance and protection
Term
physical characteristics of dense connective tissue
Definition
fewer cells and collagen, less flexiable, more resistant
Term
what is the structure of dense irregular connective tissue
Definition
collagen arranged without definite orientation
Term
where is dense irregulat connective tissue located
Definition
dermis
Term
what is the function of dense irregulat connective tissue
Definition
resistance to stress
Term
what is the structure of dense regular connective tissue
Definition
collagen bundles arranged in a definate pattern, linear orientation of fibroblasts
Term
what is the function of dense regulat connective tissue
Definition
resistance to traction
Term
where is dense regular connective tissue found
Definition
tendons
Term
what is elastic tissue made of
Definition
bundles of thick parallel elastic fibers mised with thin collagen fibers, and flat fibroblasts
Term
what is the function of reticular tissue
Definition
support cells
Term
what kind of tissue is reticular tissue
Definition
a special loose connective tissue with fibroblast like cells
Term
what is reticular tissue made of
Definition
reticular fibers and reticular cells which partially cover the fibers and ground substance, macrophages in it
Term
where is reticular tissue found
Definition
hematopoietic and lymphoid organs: bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen
Term
where is mucous tissue found
Definition
umbilical cord
Term
what makes mucous tissue
Definition
ground substance and hyaluronic acid, few fibers, mostly fibroblasts
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