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A detailed set of questions from a Vertebrate Histology class at Mississippi State
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Histology
Undergraduate 4
11/15/2012

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Term
Define Respiration
Definition
The exchanging of gases
Term
Define Ventilation
Definition
The conducting air in and out of the lungs
Term
What is external respiration and where does it occur? (on basic levels)
Definition
Gas exchange between the atmosphere and the lungs
Term
What is internal respiration and where does it occur? (on basic levels)
Definition
Gas exchange between the blood and cells
Term
With what portions of the respiratory system is air moved from external environment to lungs
Definition
The conducting portions
Term
What happens to the air that is taken in?
Definition
It is moistened, filtered, and warmed
Term
Are the conducting portions directly involved in gas exchange?
Definition
No, not directly
Term
In the internal respiratory portion, where does the gas exchange occur? (specific)
Definition
Between the alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries
Term
What is the layer of tissue that lines most of the respiratory structures?
Definition
Respiratory epithelium
Term
How many types of epithelium is respiratory epithelium?
Definition
Pseudo-stratified columnar ciliated epithelium
Term
How many cell types are there in respiratory epithelium?
Definition
Six cell types
Term
List the six cell types that make up the respiratory epithelium.
Definition
1 .Ciliated Columnar cells
2. Serous cells
3. Basal cells
4. Brush cells
5. Goblet cells
6. DNES (Diffuse Neuroendocrine) cells
Term
What do goblet cells produce?
Definition
Mucinogen
Term
What does mucinogen and water make?
Definition
Mucin
Term
Describe the structure of a goblet cell.
Definition
Narrow stem (basal region)
Expanded theca (upper region)
Term
Does it have any projections on its apical surface?
Definition
Yes, a few short, blunt microvilli
Term
Which cell type of the respiratory epithelium has a basally located nucleus, that is circular and located in the lower third of the cell?
Definition
Ciliated Columnar cells
Term
What two processes does it have?
Definition
Cilia and microvilli
Term
What do the cilia do?
Definition
The cilia move mucus trapped matter forward to the nasopharynx
Term
When do the cilia previously mentioned not work very well? (weather related)
Definition
They don't operate as well in cold weather, and that is why your nose runs in very cold temperatures
Term
Which vel type has narrow columnar cells with tall microvilli? *hint: tall or "bushy" like microvilli
Definition
Brush cells
Term
What are they believed to function in?
Definition
Sensory reception
Term
Which cells are short w/ an apical surface that doesn't reach the lumen?
Definition
Basal cells
Term
What do Basal cells do?
Definition
They serve as regenerative cells, that can replace goblet cells, ciliated columnar cells, and brush cells)
Term
Why can basal cells serve as regenerative cells? (they are a special type of cell)
Definition
They are undifferentiated stem cells
Term
Describe the shape and projection type of the Serous cells.
Definition
Columnar cells with microvilli
Term
There are various types of DNES cells, what do they do?
Definition
They release pharmacological agents that control function of other respiratory epithelial cells
Term
What tissue layer is found underneath the respiratory epithelium
Definition
The Lamina Propria of the respiratory epithelium
Term
What type of tissue makes of the lamina propria of the res. epithelium?
Definition
Loose Areolar Connective tissue
Term
Is this tissue layer vascularized?
Definition
Yes
Term
What glands and nodules are found in the lamina propria of the respiratory epithelium?
Definition
Serous glands and Lymphoid nodules
Term
What cell types are found there?
Definition
Mast cells and plasma cells
Term
What do mast cells and plasma cells do?
Definition
They protect mucosa from inhaled antigens and microbial invasions
Term
What is the next layer of tissue (After the lamina propria of res. epithelium)?
Definition
Olfactory epithelium
Term
What does it line and is it limited in distribution?
Definition
Lines to roof of the nasal cavity, the superior aspect of the septum, and superior conchae/ Much more limited in distribution than res. epithelium
Term
How many cell types are found in Olfactory epithelium?
Definition
Three cell types
Term
List the three cell types of the olfactory epithelium.
Definition
1. Olfactory cells
2. Sustentacular cells
3. Basal cells
Term
What type of neurons are olfactory cells?
Definition
Bipolar neurons
Term
How is the apical aspect modified?
Definition
It forms a bulb or olfactory vesicle
Term
Where does the the bulb or vesicle project from
Definition
It projects from the surface of sustentacular cells
Term
Describe the nucleus of the olfactory cells.
Definition
Spherical nucleus located closer to the basal lamina than that of the olfactory vesicle
Term
What type and how many cilia do they have?
Definition
7 to 8, non-motile Olfactory cilia
Term
Where do these olfactory cilia lie?
Definition
Extend from the cell and lie on epithelial surface
Term
What can be found in the basal region of the olfactory cells?
Definition
Axons
Term
What do these axons do?
Definition
They penetrate basal lamina and joins other axons to form bundles of nerve fibers
Term
What cell type has tall columnar cells w/ microvilli and oval nuclei in the apical 3rd of the cell?
*hint: above the olfactory cell nuclei from the basal lamina)
Definition
Sustentacular cells
Term
What type of granules do they have?
Definition
Secretory granules w/ yellow pigment
Term
What do sustentacular cells form?
Definition
Form junctional complexes w/ olfactory cells and other sustentacular cells
Term
What are the functions of sustentacular cells?
Definition
Physical support, Nourishment, and electrical insulation for olfactory cells
Term
Basal cells are short,_________, basophilic cells (*hint: shape)
Definition
Pyramidal
Term
What is true about the apical surface of basal cells?
Definition
Apical surface doesn't reach lumen
Term
Where is the nuclei centrally located?
Definition
Nuclei centrally located
Term
What is the function of basal cells?
Definition
Function as stem cells (regenerative cells)
Term
What do olfactory epithelium basal cells regenerate?
Definition
Both olfactory and sustentacular cells
Term
What is found under the olfactory epithelium?
Definition
The Lamina propria of the olfactory epithelium
Term
What tissue is it made of
Definition
Loose to dense irregular connective tissue
Term
Is it vascularized?
Definition
Highly vascularized
Term
What elements are in the lamina propria of the olf. epithelium?
Definition
Lymphoid elements
Term
What kind axons does it have?
Definition
Axons of the olfactory cells
Term
What important glands does it have? and what do they do?
Definition
Bowman's glands/ They make a serous secretion that "refreshes" the olfactory cilia to prevent a single stimulus from repeated response
Term
What cavity is divided into right and left halves by a septum. Name the septum too.
Definition
Nasal cavity/ nasal septum
Term
What does each half consist of?
Definition
A laterally bony wall and cartilaginous Ala
Term
What do these alas do?
Definition
They communicate w/ the nares anteriorly and the nasopharynx
Term
List the four projection types of the lateral wall in the nasal cavity.
Definition
1.Nasal conchae
2.Vestibule
3.Paranasal sinuses
4.Pharynx
Term
List the paranasal sinuses
Definition
1.Frontal
2.Ethmoid
3.Spheroid
4.Maxilla
Term
What type of wall is the Nasal Conchae?
Definition
Lateral wall
Term
What does it do?
Definition
Increases surface area
Term
How is it arranged?
Definition
In Bony shelves (superior, middle, and inferior shelves)
Term
What is the dilated anterior portion of the nasal cavity?
Definition
Vestibule
Term
What all is the vestibule lined with?
Definition
Skin: sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and Vibrissae (short stiff hairs)
Term
Define sinus
Definition
Gap within a bone
Term
What are paranasal sinuses lined with?
Definition
W/ respiratory epithelium (continuous)
Term
What do the paranasal sinuses do?
Definition
Communicate with the nasal cavity
Term
Where does the pharynx begin and end?
Definition
It begins at the Choana and extends to Glottis
Term
Describe the Nasopharynx
Definition
Nasopharynx: lined with respiratory epithelium
-communicates with the paranasal sinuses
-Include pharyngeal tonsil (un-encapsulated lymphoid tissue)
Term
Describe the Oropharynx and Laryngopharynx
Definition
lined by stratified squamous epithelium
Term
What does the Oropharynx communicate with? The laryngopharynx?
Definition
The oral cavity/ the larynx
Term
Describe what tissue makes up the lamina propria of all 3 regions of the Pharynx.
Definition
Loose to dense irregular connective tissue
Term
Is it vascularized?
Definition
Highly vascularized
Term
What is the shirt, rigid tube that is involved in phonation and prevents food from entering the respiratory system when you swallow?
Definition
Larynx
Term
What important parts does it house?
Definition
The vocal chords
Term
What covers the opening of the larynx to keep food and liquid out of the lungs?
Definition
The epiglottis covers the glottis (the opening of the larynx)
Term
List the 6 cartilages that reinforces the wall of the larynx?
Definition
1. Thyroid
2. Cricoid
3. Epiglottis
4. Cuneiform
5. Arytenoid
6.Corniculate
Term
Describe why there are really 9 cartilages and what type of cartilage it is
Definition
Thyroid= single; hyaline (1)
Cricoid= single; hyaline (1)
Epiglottis=single; elastic (1)
Cuneiform=double; elastic (2)
Arytenoid= double; hyaline and elastic (2)
Corniculate= double; elastic (2)
Term
What is true sometimes about the Arytenoid and Corniculate cartilages?
Definition
They are sometimes fused
Term
What are located in the superior regions of the larynx? *Hint: they are inn-movable
Definition
The vestibular folds or false vocal cords
Term
What are the false vocal cords line with?
Definition
Lined w/ respiratory epithelium
Term
What are the true vocal cords? (another name for them)
Definition
Vocal folds
Term
Where are the vocal folds located?
Definition
The inferior region of the larynx
Term
What produces the sound?
Definition
Air moves over the cords, causing vibrations that make the sound
Term
What causes a deeper pitched voice?
Definition
Longer and more relaxed vocal folds or true vocal cords
Term
What are the vocal folds line with (well the majority of it)
Definition
Stratified squamous epithelium
Term
What lines the lingual surface of the epiglottis and what is its purpose?
Definition
Stratified squamous epithelium and it serves as protection
Term
What lines the rest of the epiglottis?
Definition
Respiratory epithelium
Term
What part of the respiratory system is rounded anteriorly and flattened posteriorly and consists of ____ to ____ C-shaped hyaline cartilages to support the wall?
Definition
Trachea/ 10 to 12
Term
What are the open ends of the cartilages connected by?
Definition
Open ends are connected by the Trachealis Muscle (smooth muscle)
Term
How are adjacent cartilages connected? What does this permit?
Definition
Adjacent cartilages connected by fibroelastic connective tissue between the perichondrium of each/ Allows or permits the elongation of trachea during inspiration
Term
List the 3 layers of the wall of the trachea
Definition
Mucosa, Submucosa, and the Adventitia
Term
Describe the cell layers in the Mucosa of the trachea
Definition
Epithelium: respiratory epithelium
Lamina propria: loose fibroelastic connective tissue w/ lymphoid elements, mucous, and seromucous glands
-thick bundle of elastic fibers SEPARATE mucosa from submucosa
Term
" " the Submucosa
Definition
Dense irregular fibroelastic conn. tiss. w/ mucous and seromucous glands
-rich blood and lymph supply (highly vascularized)
Term
" " the Adventitia
Definition
Fibroelastic conn. tissue
-C-shaped hyaline cartilage supports
-Anchors trachea to adjacent structures
Term
What are the primary bronchi? Identical to what with what exceptions? What are they lined with?
Definition
Extra-pulmonary (outside of lungs) and are identical to trachea in structure but much smaller diameter and thinner walls
They are also line with respiratory epithelium
Term
Name the two primary bronchi
Definition
Right primary Bronchus and Left primary Bronchus
Term
Describe the Right Primary Bronchus.
Definition
Straighter and wider than the left
-Trifurcates (branches 3 times) so it enters 3 lobes of the right lunds as secondary bronchi
Term
Describe the left primary bronchus
Definition
Left: Bifurcates (enters the 2 lobes of the left lung as secondary bronchi
Term
What is another name of the secondary bronchi?
Definition
Lobar Bronchi
Term
Where are they?
Definition
Intrapulmonary (within the lungs= entered lobes)
Term
Lined w/ epithelium?
Definition
Respiratory epithelium
Term
What replaces the C-shaped cartilage?
Definition
Hyaline cartilage plates
Term
Is there a flattened surface?
Definition
No
Term
Two bands of what are located at the interface between lamina propria and submucosa?
Definition
Smooth muscle bands
Term
What elements are present?
Definition
Lymphoid elements
Term
What glands are in the lamina propria of the submucosa?
Definition
Seromucous glands
Term
What are the next branchings of the bronchi?
Definition
The tertiary bronchi
Term
What do tertiary bronchi lead to?
Definition
lead to the discrete section of lung tissue (Bronchopulmonary segment)
Term
How man tertiary bronchi per lung
Definition
10 tertiary bronchi per lung
Term
Are they separated from each other?
Definition
Yes
Term
What do they help do?
Definition
They help to limit the spread of disease
Term
What generation of branches of the bronchial tree are the primary bronchioles?
Definition
10th to 15th generation
Term
What are the large primary bronchioles lined with? Small?
Definition
Large: lined w/ respiratory epithelium
Small: Simple cuboidal ciliated with Clara cells and no goblet cells
Term
Describe the shape of the surface of the Clara cells
Definition
Columnar cells w/ domed -shaped free surface
Term
Do they have microvilli?
Definition
Yes, short, blunt microvilli
Term
What functions do clara cells have?
Definition
Degrade toxins in inhaled air
-Produce Surfactant like material that decreases surface tension
-Regenerate the bronchiolar epithelium
Term
Describe the lamina propria of the primary bronchioles
Definition
No glands
-Smooth muscle: helically oriented layers
Term
What do terminal bronchioles mark the end of?
Definition
Solely air conducting passage ways
Term
What is found in their epithelium?
Definition
Clara cells and cuboidal cells (some w/ cilia)
Term
Describe their Lamina Propria
Definition
-Narrow
-Fibroelastic connective tissue surrounded by 1 or 2 layers of smooth muscle cells
Term
What are the transitional terminal bronchioles?
Definition
Respiratory bronchioles
Term
What are they similar to? What is the difference?
Definition
Structure similar to terminal bronchiole but wall interrupted by alveoli
Term
What type of air ways are they?
Definition
Transitional airways
Term
What do they function in?
Definition
Conduct air and function in gas exchange
Term
What are the alveoli lined by?
Definition
Alveoli line w/ simple squamous epithelium
Term
What is found between the alveoli
Definition
Simple cuboidal epitherlium
Term
What are the alveolar ducts composed of?
Definition
A linear arrangement of alveoli
Term
What is oriented around the opening of each alveolus?
Definition
Single, smooth muscle cell
Term
How do the alveolar ducts end?
Definition
End as Alveolar sacs
Term
What can be found inside the alveolar ducts and its functions?
Definition
-Alveolar sacs reinforce alveolar ducts
-Connective tissue w/ elastic fibers
-Maintain latency during inhalation
-Protection from damage during distention
-Responsible for non-forced exhalation
Term
What are the blind-ended pouches of one to two small clusters of alveoli?
Definition
Alveolar sacs
Term
What common space do they open into?
Definition
Atrium
Term
What portion of the bronchiole tree do they make up?
Definition
Terminal portion
Term
This respiratory region is where gas exchange occurs
Definition
Alveolus (Alveoli)
Term
Where are they found?
Definition
In the Respiratory Bronchioles, Alveolar ducts, and Alveolar sacs
Term
How thick are the cell walls of the alveoli?
Definition
One cell thick
Term
How many alveoli in humans?
Definition
300 million
Term
Are they often pressed against each other?
Definition
Yes
Term
How do the airspace between the 2 alveoli communicate?
Definition
Via alveolar Pores of Kohn
Term
What do pores of Kohn do?
Definition
Equilibrate air pressure
Term
Are they thought to be open in normal or healthy lungs?
Definition
Controversial whether or not they are open in normal lungs
Term
Potential route of communication between?
Definition
Alveoli
Term
What type of cells are Type I Alveolar cells?
Definition
Simple Squamous cells
Term
What are the cells the site of?
Definition
Gas exchange between lungs and blood
Term
What percentage does type I cover of the alveolar surface?
Definition
They cover 97%
Term
Are they thin cells?
Definition
Extremely thin
Term
What do occluding junctions prevent?
Definition
Seepage of extracellular fluid into the alveoli
Term
What type of cells are Type II alveolar cells?
Definition
Simple Cuboidal cells
Term
What % of the alveolar surface, do they cover? But what's true about their numbers?
Definition
3% but they outnumber Type I cells
Term
What do type II cells form with Type I
Definition
Occluding junctions
Term
What is prominent in their nucleus
Definition
Nucleoli
Term
Secrete what? How is it released? What does it do?
Definition
Surfactant= released by exocytosis
It decreases surface tension in alveoli so it prevents the alveoli from collapsing
Term
What is another name for "Dust cells"
Definition
Alveolar Macrophages
Term
Where do they migrate
Definition
From the Type I alveolar cells to the alveolar lumen
Term
What do they become once in the lumen?
Definition
Phagocytes of dust, other particulate matter, and bacteria
Term
What else do they phagocytize?
Definition
Surfactant
Term
How many alveolar macrophages migrate into the bronchi every day?
Definition
100 million
Term
How are most removed?
Definition
By ciliary action to the Pharynx (coughing and sneezing)
Term
What two things make up the Blood-Gas barrier?
Definition
Type I alveolar cells and Endothelial cells of the pulmonary capillaries
Term
What is true about their basal laminas?
Definition
They are fused
Term
What is the total length of the capillaries?
Definition
100 miles
Term
Contains how much blood though?
Definition
100 ml
Term
What does thin blood allow for?
Definition
Rapid gas exchange
Term
What are the two serous membranes enclosing each lung?
Definition
Pleura
Term
What does the parietal pleura adhere to?
Definition
The wall of the thoracic cavity
Term
What does the visceral pleura adhere to?
Definition
The surface of the lung
Term
What do they both secrete?
Definition
Serous fluid (Watery)
Term
What holds the 2 lays together?
Definition
Surface tension
Term
Made of what type of tissue?
Definition
Simple squamous epithelium
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