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08/22/2011

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Term
Width of a microtubule
Definition
22 nm
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Width of an intermediate microfilament
Definition
10 nm
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width of an actin microfilament
Definition
5 nm
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Roles of Microtubules
Definition
Mitotic spindle and transport of vesicles to and from plasma membrane/golgi/ER. Help maintain large axonal structures
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Where are motile cilia found?
Definition
Lung epithelium, Sperm Tail
Term
Where are microvilli found?
Definition
Lining of the gut
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Where are stereocilia found?
Definition
Ear hair cells
Term
What is Keratin?
Definition
An intermediate microfilament that provides structure to skin
Term
What is the nuclear lamina made out of?
Definition
Intermediate filaments (laminins)
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Which filaments are polarized?
Definition
Actin/Microtubules
Term
What is the end of an actin molecule called? The beginning?
Definition
Barbed End, pointed end
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Which type of actin is found in skeletal muscle? Which are non-muscle?
Definition
Alpha, Beta/Gamma can be found in non-muscle
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Which molecule is associated with actin monomers? (GTP/ATP)
Definition
ATP
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What is tropomyosin?
Definition
an actin binding protein that stabilizes actin fibers. Less likely to fall apart
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What is gelsonin?
Definition
A protein that binds and clips an actin molecule in the middle. clips it. Actually allows more creation of multiple fibers
Term
How does sperm cell polymerize through the egg?
Definition
Profillin binds ATP. Binding of outside of egg triggers signalling event that allows for rapid polymerization of actin. Creates spike through the egg.
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What do Fimbrin and alpha-actinin do?
Definition
Cross-link actin molecules. Found prominently in microvilli.
Term
What are some roles of actin?
Definition
Cell motility (in concert with myosin), cell structure, mediating movement of vesicles to the membrane. They are highly dynamic! Critical for pathfinding of axons in neural development
Term
Phalloidin?
Definition
Binds to and stablizes actin. cell can't move
Term
Cytochalasin/Swinholide
Definition
Depolymerization of actin microfilaments. Cell loses structure
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What fiber does listeria utilize?
Definition
actin microfilaments
Term
Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome
Definition
Mutation protein needed for active actin polymerization. Leads to defects in cellular immunity, bc lymphoid/monocytes require actin polymerization for motility/development
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1-alpha actin mutation
Definition
actin involved in heart tissue. Mutation leads to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Term
Celiac Disease
Definition
Autoimmune attack of actin fibers in microvilli. Leads to gut problems
Term
How is location of organelles determined by microtubules?
Definition
Polarization. Golgi apparatus is at minus end of microtubule. Secretion at positive terminus
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tau protein?
Definition
Microtubule associated protein that increases stability of microtubules. Mutation leads to alzheimer's-esque disease state.
Term
Ketanin/Spastin?
Definition
Can clip a microtubule (analogous to gelsolin)
Term
Taxol mechanism?
Definition
Binds and stabilizes MT's. Used as a cancer drug. Can't form a spindle.
Term
Colchisine/Blastine?
Definition
Bind MT's and stimulate breakdown. Used in anti-cancer treatment
Term
Spastin mutation?
Definition
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Term
Lissencephaly
Definition
Mutation in Lis. Causes defect in activity of Dynein. Leads to problems in neural migration ==> smooth brain structure and deathtardation
Term
What can you tell by intermediate filament type?
Definition
Tumor origins
Term
Keratins?
Definition
Largest family of intermediate filaments. Acidic/Basic subtypes. Both needed to form a fiber. Found in skin (different combos for each skin type)
Term
How to break down intermediate filaments?
Definition
Phosphorylate end
Term
BPAG1 (230/280 KD)
Definition
230 help in hemidesmosomes in epithelial- muts have blisgering. 280 cross-link IMF's in neuron==> neuropathy
Term
Keratin Mutation?
Definition
Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex... aka blistering disease of varying severities. Can have neuropathy if BPAG mutations
Term
Lamin mutation?
Definition
Progeria- premature aging. cardiomyopathy, muscular dystrophy. due to nuclear membrane issues
Term
Which muscle has to do with muscle contraction?
Definition
Myosin 2
Term
Gricelli Syndrome
Definition
Hair color syndrome associated with myosin V mutation. Myosin V helps membranes move, so can't deliver pigments to cell periphery
Term
Usher Syndrome
Definition
Mutation in Myosin VII leads to hearing loss and retinitis pigmentosis (can't maintain stereocilia correctly)
Term
What is Dynactin?
Definition
A protein that helps link dynein to whatever it's carrying or touching.
Term
Why is dynamitin called dynamitin?
Definition
When you have too much dynamitin, looks like you blew up the golgi
Term
Name of disease where organs are reversed?
Definition
Situs Inversus
Term
Which type of motor protein's interaction with the microfilament is strengthened by ATP?
Definition
Kinesin
Term
Why do cilia need kinesin?
Definition
To move particles back from the tip of cilia. Mutations lead to polycistic kidney disease
Term
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia?
Definition
Mutation in kinesin leads to loss of upper motor neurons. Double mutation leads to death. Heterozygote has limited movement. Lack of ability to correctly get proteins to their destination in neuron
Term
Why do most neurological degenerations occur?
Definition
A loss of proper connection at the synnapse leads to retraction and loss of the pathway. So if there are issues with delivery of vesicles or proteins, you'll have neurodegeneration (parkinson's, ALS, Huntington's)
Term
How do proteins coordinate movement of centrioles to cell periphery and to pull chromosomes apart in anaphase?
Definition
Dynein attached to surface of cell reels in centriole to cell surface. Kinesins push spindles apart by interaction with opposing fibers. Also, Dynein on chromosomes helps pull chromosome itself in towards centrioles.
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What causes pinching off of cells in cytokinesis?
Definition
Actin and myosin ring.
Term
What type of fiber are reticular fibers made of? Also, what do they stain with and where are they found?
Definition
Collagin III. They are found in lymph nodes, surrounding adipocytes, small blood vessels, nerves, and muscle cells. Also the connective tissue and epithelial boundaries. They stain with either PAS or silver treatment.
Term
epiphyseal plate
Definition
growth plate in bone. Cartilage meets bone at this point
Term
Articular Cartilage
Definition
Hyaline cartilage found at the surface of bones
Term
Hyaline Cartilage
Definition
Standard bone cartilage. If at articular surface, called articular cartilage
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Fibrocartilage
Definition
Found in between discs of vertibrea. Made of hybrid Collagen that has higher percentage of type 1 than other types of cartilage
Term
How to tell difference between Basophil and Mast Cell?
Definition
Mast Cells larger. Also, Mast cells in connective tissue and you will not find basophils there.
Term
Difference between Eosinophil and Mast Cell?
Definition
Can see double-lobed nucleus on Eosinophil
Term
What is mesenchyme?
Definition
Embryonic layer of connective tissue. Highly vascularized in most slide preps.
Term
Where are reticular fibers found? What do they stain with?
Definition
Found in lymph nodes and spleen (can be told apart by abundance of lymphocytes and leukocytes on stains). Stain with silver.
Term
What stem cells give rise to connective tissues of adult, muscle, vascular, and urogenital systems?
Definition
Mesenchymal cells
Term
What is mucous connective tissue?
Definition
gelatin-like ECM found in the umbulical chord. Also referred to as "Wharton's Jelly"
Term
Where is soft conective tissue found?
Definition
In the areas right below epithelial cells and directly surrounding smaller blood vessels
Term
Where is dense, irregular tissue found?
Definition
Below loose connective in the skin. Also surrounding hollow organs
Term
3 types of connective tissue fibers?
Definition
Collagen, Reticular, Elastic
Term
What die does collagin stain with?
Definition
Eosin (pink!)
Term
Why is collagen called a glycoprotein?
Definition
Because of associated sugars on the hydroxylysil groups
Term
What kind of fiber makes up ligaments and tendons?
Definition
Type 1 Collagen (dense regular)
Term
Learn to differentiate Elastic fibers
Definition
Term
What is osteoid?
Definition
The unmineralized matrix lining the periphery of bones. Found at outer edges
Term
What are cannaliculae?
Definition
The projections between osteocytes within bone. Projections meet with gap junctions.
Term
What are Trabiculae?
Definition
The spicules of bone found in spongy bone.
Term
How do you know if an osteocyte is actively producing bone?
Definition
A pronounced rough ER
Term
What myosin is involved in skeletal muscle contraction?
Definition
Myosin II
Term
What stain exposes muscle activity type?
Definition
NADPH-TR
Term
Name the types of muscle fibers
Definition
type 1: Slow oxidative fibers (slow-twitch, fatigue resistant)
type 2a: fast oxidative, glycolytic fibers (fast, fatigue resistant)
type 2b: fast glycolytic fibers (fast, fatiguable fibers)
Term
Characteristics of slow twitch type 1 fibers?
Definition
Lots of mitochondria. High levels of myoglobin, NADPH, and oxidative phosphorylation enzymes. Slow fatiguability
Term
Characteristics of fast, fatigue resistant fibers?
Definition
type 2a: many mitochondria and high myoglobin content. (high levels of glycogen)
Term
fast, fatiguable fibers?
Definition
fewest mitochondria and amount of myoglobin. Large amounts of glycogen for glucose utilization. High anaerobic ability
Term
What type of reticulum makes up the Sarcoplasmic Reticulum?
Definition
Smooth ER
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Does ATP binding increase or decrease myosin II's affinity for actin?
Definition
Decrease
Term
Why do you found many mitochondria and rough ER on post-synaptic muscle cell?
Definition
To create ACh receptors as well as produce acetylcholinesterase
Term
Which of the following bands decrease with contraction? (I,A,H,Z)
Definition
I, H, Z
Term
What sort of ratio of neuron/muscle fiber do you want for fine movements?
Definition
Few neurons to muscle fibers. Small motor units
Term
What is a motor unit?
Definition
The muscle fibers that are associated with a single motor neuron?
Term
Myasthinia Gravis
Definition
blockage of Ach receptors by antibodies (autoimmune). Leads to weakening of muscle fibers in response to stimulus. Drooping eyelids. Treat with ACHesterase inhibitors and immunosuppression.
Term
What are intercalated discs?
Definition
The dark banding patterns on cardiac muscle that link multiple fibers together
Term
What is the fascia adherens
Definition
Synonymous to the Zona Adherens adherens junctions. Closes gaps between cells
Term
What are arteries made up of? How do they compare to veins?
Definition
Elastic endothelial walls surrounded by smooth muscle. This is why they retain their shape when they are sectioned. Veins are just made of stratified squamous cells. Do not maintain shape and collapse in sectioning
Term
How do you tell Mast cells and Basophils/Eosinophils apart?
Definition
Mast Cells are found in the connective tissue. They stay there and are sort of like local fire alarms. Basophils and eosinophils patrol the blood. Eosinophils can be found in the loose connective tissue close to blood vessels, but otherwise are in the blood. Also the eosinophils always have 2 lobed, basophilic nuclei
Term
What color does collagen stain?
Definition
Pink. Eosin
Term
What do cells secrete to dissolve collagen?
Definition
MMP's Matrix Metalloproteinases
Term
What are reticular fibers made up of? Where are they found? How do they stain?
Definition
Made of type 3 collagen. Found in lymph nodes, boundary of connective tissue and epithelium. Also surround adipocytes, small blood vessels, nerves, and muscle cells. Stain with PAS due to high sugar content
Term
Where are elastic fibers readily found?
Definition
some elastic ligaments, elastic arteries (between smooth muscle cells)
Term
What types of molecules make up ground substance?
Definition
GAGS, proteoglycans, glycoproteins
Term
Why is ground substance hard to visualize in microscopy?
Definition
Dehydration of prep causes much of ground substance to be lost. Thus, its lack of presence hides its importance
Term
What type of molecule is hyaluronan
Definition
GAG... who woulda thunk
Term
Are mast cells resident or wandering?
Definition
RESIDENT, dumbass
Term
What are myofibroblasts?
Definition
Fibroblasts that help express smooth muscle in the vascular tissue. Share characteristics of both fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells. Differ from smooth muscle in the lack of a basal lamina,
Term
What is a simple test for lysosomes?
Definition
Acid Phosphatase
Term
What type of stain best captures mast cells?
Definition
Basophillic (hematoxylin)
Term
Who does the mast cell share a common stem cell progenator with?
Definition
The Basophil
Term
Kupffer Cell?
Definition
Macrophage of Liver
Term
Microglia?
Definition
Neural macrophage CNS
Term
Langerhan's cell?
Definition
Epidermis macrophage
Term
histiocyte?
Definition
Another name for tissue macrophage
Term
Why are mast cells not found in the brain and spinal chord?
Definition
Ummm... inflammation sucks there
Term
Most possible cell type progenitors are found in the bone marrow.
Definition
Yeah huh
Term
What mostly makes up the dense irregular tissue cell content?
Definition
lymphocytes, plasma cells and other connective tissues (only a few fibroblasts considering)
Term
What are cartilage cells close together called?
Definition
Isogenous group
Term
What is the horizontal canal that links haversian systems?
Definition
Volkmann's Canals
Term
What is the osteoid?
Definition
The unmineralized matrix lying directly below the osteoblasts and inactive osteoblast layer
Term
What does type 3 collagen do?
Definition
Makes up the reticular lamina. Secreted by fibroblasts in connective tissue
Term
What does type 4 collagen do?
Definition
Secreted by the epithelial cells, it makes up the basal lamina
Term
What does Albumin do?
Definition
Keeps osmolarity gradient. Also helps carry drugs and toxins.
Term
Fibrinogen?
Definition
Clotting factor. Leads to Fibrin. Inhibited by Plasmin
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