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stabilization of tissue with chemical fixatives, preserves cellular structure which maintains the distribution of organelles |
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formaldehyde/glutaraldehyde |
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most commonly used fixatives. they stabilize protein by forming cross-links between primary amino groups |
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used to preserve lipids - adds a brown color (LM) or electron density (EM) |
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hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) |
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most commonly used stains hematoxylin binds to negatively charged components of tissue (nucleic acids) and dyes them a blue/purple color (nucleus and RER) |
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structures that stain with hematoxylin, base-loving |
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structures that stain with eosin (cytoplasm, collagen fibers - appear pink/orange) |
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images produced by passing a beam of electrons through the tissue that has been stained with metals (lead, uranium) which bind to areas of negative charge and produce a dark area (electron dense) |
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units of measure in histo (mm, :m, nm, A) |
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mm = regions or portions of organs :m = cells and large organelles nm = cell membranes, filaments A = macromolecules |
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polar phosphate head groups face the surface of the membrane and the hydrocarbon tails form the hydrocarbon core |
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extend into one of both of the phospholipid layers (if it extends across the whole membrane it is called a transmembrane protein) |
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proteins associated with the polar head group of the phospholipids or with integral membrane proteins (don't contact hydrophobic core) |
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complex carbs on the surface of the plasma membrane which are covalently attached to proteins or lipids |
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internalization of small membrane vesicles (less than one micron) from the plasma membrane |
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"cell drinking" uptake of fluid by continuous process; also provides a mechanism for membrane recycling |
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receptor-mediated endocytosis |
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requires receptor-ligand binding for vesicle formation and internalization |
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"cell eating" ingestion of large particles (bacteria or cell debris) usually only preformed by macrophages and leukocytes |
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fusion of cytoplasmic vesicles with the plasma membrane and release of the vesicle contents |
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continuous process; constant release of secretory materials and addition of new membrane |
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requires extracellular signal for vesicle fusion and release (hormone release) |
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composed of 2 unit membranes separated by a perinuclear space - continuous with ER |
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perforations in the nuclear envelope which are surrounded by an octet of proteins which regulate the passage of mRNA out and proteins in |
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intermediate filaments (lamins) on the inner nuclear membrane which provide support for the nuclear envelope |
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rRNA synthesis and ribosomal subunit assembly heterogeneous staining reflects different stages of ribosome production not surrounded by a membrane |
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DNA + protein (histone) exists in transcriptionally active and inactive states nuceli usually have a mixture of euchromatin and heterochromatin |
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transcriptionally active dispersed light staining |
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transcriptionally inactive condensed dark staining |
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condensed, inactivated X chromosome in females |
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rough endoplasmic reticulum |
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flattened membrane sacs that can occur singly or in multiples continuous with nuclear envelope possesses ribosomes on the cytoplasmic surface site of protein synthesis and some phospholipid synthesis |
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smooth endoplasmic reticulum |
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tubular membranous system of membranes, continuous with the rough endoplasmic reticulum but doesn't possess ribosomes
preforms lipid biosynthesis (triglycerides, cholesterol, steriod hormones), calcium storage and mobilization, and detoxification
well developed in liver cells, straited mm. cells, and adrenal cortex cells |
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sites where mRNA is translated into protein composed of 2 subunits which contain rRNA and proteins |
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arranged as spiral clusters along with a mRNA molecule (polysomes) synthesize proteins for use in the cytoplasm, mitochondria, peroxisomes and nucleus |
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membrane associated ribosomes |
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polysomes attached to the ER or outer nuclear membrane synthesize: proteins for secretion, lysosomal enzymes, integral membrane proteins (all thru the golgi), and proteins that function in the ER and golgi |
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composed of flattened membrane sacs (cisterns) usually near the nucleus, no continuity with the ER site of post-translational modification of proteins (receives products synthesized in ER) |
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cisternal progression model |
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proteins move through the golgi apparatus in vesicles which bud off around the margins of each cistern |
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transition/transfer vesicle |
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vesicles derived from the RER are transported to the golgi delivering newly synthesized proteins and lipids |
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convex surface site of arrival of transfer vesicles from the RER. Vesicles fuse together to form the first golgi cistern or fuse with the first cistern |
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concave surface last golgi cistern |
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site of release of vesicles from the trans face, transported throughout the cell |
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vesicles derived from the trans golgi network |
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fuse with plasma membrane thereby delivering membrane lipids and proteins form secretory vesicles/granules form golgi hydrolase vesicles ("pre-lysosomes") return to the endoplasmic reticulum and golgi |
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single membrane vesicles which serve as sites of intracellular digestion and turnover of cellular contents abundant in cells with high phagocytic activity golgi hydrolase vesicles form at the trans-golgi network that contain many hydrolytic enzymes |
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single membrane-enclosed structures produced at the trans golgi network and transported to the cell surface fuse with plasma membrane either in a continuous, constitutive mode or a regulated fashion which requires a signal
contain highly concentrated secretory product; granules containing enzymes are called zymogen granules |
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site of ATP production in cell spherical shape, 1-10 um, may be dispersed or clustered composed of inner and outer membrane (inner is folded to form cristae) inner membrane surrounds the intercristal space which is filled with matrix contain enzymes for ATP production (krebs = matrix, ETC = inner membrane) matrix contains mitochondrial DNA, RNA, and electron-dense, calcium-containing granules |
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droplets consist of accumulations of cholesterol and triglycerides are NOT surrounded by a membrane can occur as numerous small droplets or one large one stains with osmium |
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occur in small clusters and appear highly electron dense are NOT surrounded by a membrane stain magenta with PAS storage form of glucose present in all tissues but highest in liver and striated mm. |
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residues of oxidation products of lipid breakdown contained within single membrane residual bodies accumulates in cells; especially prominent in non-proliferative cells like neurons |
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primarily synthesized by melanocytes but can occur in other cell types contained membrane vesicles called melanosome main pigment responsible for hair and skin color |
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gives shape and support for the cell, provides cell motility and facilitates intracellular transport |
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fibers within the cytoskeleton |
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microfilaments intermediate filaments microtubules |
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structures within the microtubules |
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centriole basal body axoneme mitotic spindle |
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4-6 nm filaments composed of actin; function in cell movement and support of the plasma membrane |
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8-10 nm filaments which are cell-type specific; structurally and chemically heterogenous; provide stable, structural support for the cell |
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18-20 nm tubules composed of alpha and beta tubulin; multiple functions within the cell. |
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short rod-like structure composed of nine sets of three microtubules occur in pairs near the nucleus & are oriented at right angles to each other (diplosome - located within the centrosome) |
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same structure as a centriole located at the base of cilia and flagella serve as source of microtubule core of these structures |
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forms the core of cilia and flagella and provides for the movement of these structures consists of 9 pairs of microtubules surrounding 2 central unpaired microtubules (connected to the basal body) |
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individual microtubules which extend from the centrioles to the kinetochore of chromatid during cell division |
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phases G1 - G2 are known as... |
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resting stage for non-dividing cells |
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initial period of cell growth |
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period of DNA synthesis, replication of diplosome and chromosome duplication |
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prep for cell division, leading to M phase |
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cell division (usually shortest phase) |
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chromosomes condense nuclear envelope disassembles nucleolus disappears |
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mitotic spindle forms metaphase plate forms |
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sister chromatids separate chromatids begin migrating to opposite poles of the cell cleavage furrow forms |
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chromatids complete segregation to opposite spindle poles chromatid DNA disperses nucleolus and nuclear envelope reform |
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contractile ring forms, leading to cytokinesis and separation of independent daughter cells |
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what to mesodermal/neural crest cells form? |
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primitive connective tissue called mesenchyme in the early embryo |
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functions of the ground substance |
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forms a gel-like matrix of variable consistency in which cells and fibers are embedded provides medium for passage of molecules and cells migrating through the tissue contains adhesive proteins which regulate cell movements |
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components of the ground substance |
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tissue fluid glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) adhesive glycoproteins |
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filtrate of blood similar to plasma contains salts, ions and soluble proteins |
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long, unbranched polysaccharides composed of sulfated disaccharide units large negative charge of the sugars attracts cations - high degree of hydration attached to proteins to form proteogylcans |
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many proteoglycans attacked to hyaluronic acid, which is itself a glycosaminoglycan |
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basic collagen molecule consisting of 3 alpha subunits intertwined in a triple helix produced by fibroblasts and other matrix-forming cells secreted into them into the matrix where they spontaneously orient themselves into fibrils with a repeating banding pattern |
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fibrils aggregate into fibers and fiber bundles; most widespread distribution; "interstitial collagen" |
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fibrils do not form fibers; present in hyaline and elastic cartilage |
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fibrils aggregate into fibers; present surrounding smooth mm cells and nerve fibers; forms the stroma of lymphatic tissues and organs |
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chemically unique form of collagen which does not form fibrils; major component of the basal lamina |
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composed primarily of elastin & produced by fibroblasts unique chemical properties of elastin provide elasticity |
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which is the largest of CT cells? |
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nucleus is oval/spindle shaped very euchromatic abundant RER and prominent golgi complexes functions to synthesize and secrete all types of CT fiber and ground substance |
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nucleus very spindle shaped/heterochromatic metabolic level very low |
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which cells are progenitors of macrophages? |
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large, spheroid cell 12-20 um diameter abundant basophilic cytplasm indent in nucleus (where the golgi and centrioles are) |
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ingest foreign matter (phagocytosis) and process antigen to stimulate cells of immune system |
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macrophage characteristics |
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nucleus is smaller and more condensed than active fibroblast (may look like football or be indented) chromatin slightly condensed in the periphery lysosomes and phagosomes visible in cytoplasm |
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lymphocytes characteristics |
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small cells 6-7 um diameter dense spheroidal heterochromatic nucleus that may have indentation |
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which cell is the progenitor of plasma cells? |
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front line for the immune system can be divided into 2 groups: T and B lymphocytes |
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plasma cell characteristics |
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ovoid cells with well-defined basophilic cytoplasm with RER well developed golgi and centrioles next to nucleus nucleus is eccentrically located with abundant, clumped, peripherally located heterochromatin resulting in a clock-face or spoke-wheel appearance |
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mast cell characteristics |
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spheroid/oval cells with well-defined cytoplasm with dense granules small nucleus that may contain peripheral heterochromatin |
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connective tissue mast cells - contain heparin mucosal mast cells - contain chondroitin sulfate |
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contain glycosaminoglycans, histamine, neutral proteases they are metachromatic |
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neutrophil characteristics |
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distinguished by having a nucleus with 3-5 lobes possess 2 types of granules attracted to sites of infection are very phagocytic |
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2 types: a lysosome containing an enzyme and one containing a non-enzyme protein |
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eosinophil characteristics |
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possess a bi-lobed nucleus (could appear as 2 separate nuclei) cytoplasm contains large distinct bright red granules in H&E preps granules = lysosomes not as phagocytic as neutrophils |
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fat cell cytoplasm and organelles limited to a thin outer rim nucleus a crescent structure may appear as small clusters in loose CT or large accumulations in other sites |
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yellow - predominant form that has single large lipid droplet
brown - found in infants and hibernating animals, cells contain multiple droplets with a central nucleus, thought to help with thermoregulation |
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erythrocytes - red leukocytes - white platelets |
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erythrocytes characteristics |
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biconcave shape measuring 7.5um diameter filled with hemaglobin for O2 transport actin-containing cytoskeleton no organelles |
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neutrophils eosinophils lymphocytes basophils monocytes |
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least common WBC 12-15um diameter possess large basophilic cytoplasmic granules containing heparin and histamine lobulated nucleus may assist with hypersensitivity rxns |
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nonnucleated, disk-like cell fragments promote blood clotting formed by megakaryocytes in the bone marrow |
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mesoblastic hepatic myeloid |
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mesenchymal cells in the yolk sac and body stalk form nucleated blood cells third week of gestation in humans |
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blood cells form in liver, thymus, spleen btw 4-8 weeks of gestation |
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blood cells form in bone marrow beginning at 12 weeks |
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pluripotent hematopoetic stem cells |
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arise from a single type of stem cell proliferate and form either lymphoid mutlipotential cells or myeloid multipotential cells |
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a meshwork of reticular fibers rich vascular supply with multipotential cells |
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giant cells 35-150um diameter irregularly lobulated nucleus found in hematopoietic compartments of the bone marrow |
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platelet formation from megakaryocytes |
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1. pluripotent cells give rise to lymphoid/myeloid multipotent cells 2. lymphoid multipotent cells form T and B lymphocytes 3. myeloid multipotent cells form erythrocytes, megakaryocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils |
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loose or areolar fibroelastic CT (FECT) dense irregular CT dense regular CT |
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connective tissue with special properties |
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elastic CT reticular CT adipose CT mucous CT blood |
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supporting connective tissue |
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loose/areolar fibroelastic CT |
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contains large number of cells of many varieties majority of fibers are collagen w/ some elastic/reticular fibers collagen fibers arranged irregularly in small accumulations gelatinous ground substance |
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distribution of loose FECT |
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surrounds muscles and supports the epithelial tissue of all organs |
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composed primarily of bundles of collagen which measure at least 7um in diameter arranged randomly some elastic fibers present, but few reticular fewer number of cells (compared to loose) gelatinous ground substance |
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distribution of dense irregular CT |
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composed of collagen bundles all arranged in parallel orientation few elastic/reticular fibers few cells and are only fibroblasts ground substance in short supply not very vascular |
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distribution of dense regular CT |
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primary fiber type = elastic, arranged into sheets sheets have holes (fenestrations) and are loosely held together by collagen fibroblasts and smooth mm. cells are able to produce elastic fibers and sheets |
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distribution of elastic CT |
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form the walls of large arteries |
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composed primarily of collagen type III cell type = reticular cells which wrap cytoplasmic processes around the reticular fibers |
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distribution of reticular CT |
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form the framework of the blood cell forming area of bone marrow, and the framework of lymphoid organs/nodules, lymph nodes, and spleen |
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predominant cell type = white adipocytes which store fat as triglycerides collagenous fibrillar septa divide the tissue into lobules reticular fibers form the supporting framework |
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white adipose CT distribution |
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throughout body except for eyelids, penis, scrotum, and auricle amount deposited depends on caloric intake, age, and sex |
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CT septa are sparse compared to white rich blood supply permeates the tissue brown multiocular fat cells predominate |
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brown adipose CT distribution |
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found in newborns in neck region and lower abdominal wall |
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cell are primitive fibroblast abundant amorphous ground substance composed of hyaluronic acid contains some collagen and a few elastic/reticular fibers |
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forms the core of the umbilical cord where it is called Wharton's jelly |
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chondroblasts chondrocytes |
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come from mesenchymal cells or multipotential CT cells differentiate to produce cartilage matrix |
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located within lacunae contain golgi complex, RER, a fat droplet |
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fibrous layer - dense irregular CT
chondrogenic layer - contains chondroblasts; blends gradually into cartilage |
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chondroblasts of the chondrogenic layer secrete matrix |
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chondrocytes divide producing isogenous groups |
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collagen type II fibers fibrils have the same refractive index as ground substance and cannot be seen |
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distribution of hyaline cartilage |
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fetal skeleton articular cartilage of bone surfaces at joints nose, larynx, trachea, bronchi |
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forms dense, branching network almost obscures the ground substance little ground substance exists chondrocytes larger than in hyaline & often have large fat bodies |
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distribution of elastic cartilage |
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external ear, epiglottis, part of larynx |
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never occurs alone, blends with hyaline cartilage, fibrous tissue or bone bundles of type I collagen chondrocytes may appear in parallel rows or randomly distributed/occur in lacunae minimal ground substance |
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funtion of fibrocartilage |
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provides stiffness and great tensile strength at tendon insertions
a transition form btw CT and cartilage, provides shock absorption |
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fibrocartilage distribution |
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intervertebral disc (annulus fibrosus) public symphysis attachment of some tendons to bones |
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intramembranous bone formation |
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mesenchymal CT changes into bone |
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endochondral bone formation |
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cartilage is replaced by bone |
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very cellular, irregular matrix, low mineral content |
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matrix is arranged in layers bone may be spongy or compact |
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shaft compact outside; marrow cavity inside red marrow is the site of blood cell formation or hematopoiesis yellow marrow is filled with adipose CT |
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compact outside; spongy inside |
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separates epiphysis from diaphysis |
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covers outer surface of bone except for articular surfaces outer layer of dense fibrous CT inner osteogenic layer |
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lines marrow cavity (all internal surfaces of the bone) composed of a single layer of osteoblasts and osteogenic cells |
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cover articular surfaces hyaline cartilage not covered by perichondrium |
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enter diaphysis of compact bone supply marrow cavity |
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enter near epiphyseal plate supply epiphysis |
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form a row of cuboidal cells on the surfaces of bone (periosteal and endosteal surfaces) nucleus located on side away from bone/prominent nucleolus basophilic cytoplasm due to extensive RER many mitochondria |
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mechanism of bone deposition |
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osteoid is synthesized first by osteoblasts ossification of osteoid then occurs (osteoblasts secrete alkaline phosphatase causing Ca2+ deposition) |
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an osteoblast that has become completely surrounded by bone matrix lie in lacunae like chondrocytes flat ovoid shape with long processes extending through canaliculi gap junctions join cells |
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large cells w/ 15-20 nuclei located on surface of bone, usually in depressions called howship's lacunae involved with bone resorption |
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an area that contains multiple Howship's lacunae |
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makes up about 35% of bone
90% = collagen type I 10% = GAGs |
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function of organic portion of bone |
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provides bone with great toughness and resiliency |
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inorganic portion of bone |
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about 65% of bone
crystal resembling hydroxyapatite (Ca2+, P, citrate/carbonate) |
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function of inorganic portion of bone |
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provides bone with its hardness |
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Haversian system inner/outer circumferential lamellae interstitial lamellae |
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refers to microscopic structure of bone |
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refers to macroscopic structure of bone |
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intramembranous vs. endochondral |
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refers to the 2 mechanisms of bone formation |
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ossification with mesenchymal origin |
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at primary center for ossification a clustering of mesenchymal cells and blood vessels occur mesenchymal cells multiply and differentiate into osteoblasts - secrete bony, organic matrix around themselves forming a spicule of woven bone with low mineral content |
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ossification with connective tissue origin |
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osteogenic cells of the innermost layer of the periosteum or perichondrium lay down lamella of bone |
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which bones develop entirely intramembranously? |
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what is produced by chondrocytes that provides a calcifiable cartilage matrix? |
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why does newly formed endochondral bone looks like spongy bone? |
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because its framework is the calcified cartilage spicules |
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mechanism of ossification |
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bone around shaft is laid down by newly converted periosteum forming a "periosteal band" by intramembranous ossification |
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supplies blood vessels and osteogenic cells to area of calcified cartilage |
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zonation within the hyaline cartilage |
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resting zone zone of proliferation zone of maturation zone of calcification zone of degeneration zone of ossification area of bone resorption |
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where do long bones grow in width from? |
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by bone deposited by periosteum or endosteum |
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where do long bones grow in length from? |
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from the epiphyseal plate |
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outer circumferential lamellae may come to occupy a substantial portion of bone. It is nourished by vessels running longitudinally through primary nutrient canals |
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phases of internal remodeling |
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resorption of primary bone osteocytes undergo some poorly understood changes osteoclastic erosion death of osteocytes |
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separates primary and secondary bone |
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where does bone begin to form after resorption stops? |
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around the edge of the resorption cavity |
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bone joined by hyaline cartilage |
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bones joined by interosseous ligament |
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joints having great mobility |
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formed by a layer of squamous cells arranged in folds which line the interior of the articular cavity originate from mesenchyme |
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outer fibrous layer which is continuous with the fibrous layer of periosteum of bones relatively inelastic |
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what helps absorb mechanical pressure experienced by joints? |
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proteoglycan molecules of the articular cartilage |
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filtrate of blood contains high [] of hyaluronic acid facilitates sliding of articular surfaces of bones |
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