Microscopic Anatomy of Epithelial Tissues — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: What type of epithelium is seen in the conjunctiva?

Answer: Stratified columnar epithelium (with goblet cells)

Extra: The epithelium of the conjunctiva varies by region: - **Palpebral, fornix, and bulbar conjunctiva**: Stratified columnar/cuboidal epithelium. - **Marginal and limbal conjunctiva**: Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium. **Goblet cells** are a characteristic feature of the conjunctival epithelium, especially in the fornix and bulbar regions.

Flashcard 2: Granules of Eleidin are clear intracellular proteins present in the stratum _____

Answer: lucidum

Flashcard 3: Adherens junctions form a "belt" that connects _____ cytoskeletons of adjacent cells via cadherins

Answer: actin

Flashcard 4: The maximum density of the goblet cells is seen on the _____ conjunctiva.

Answer: nasal bulbar

Flashcard 5: Pores of Kohn are seen in the _____ wall

Answer: alveolar

Flashcard 6: Paranasal sinuses are lined by _____ epithelium

Answer: Pseudostratified ciliated columnar (Respiratory epithelium)

Flashcard 7: _____ are organized in a 9+2 arrangement of microtubule doublets

Answer: Cilia

Flashcard 8: Which part of the urethra has transitional epithelium?_____

Answer: Pre-prostatic and prostatic urethra (2)

Flashcard 9: _____ glands are a type of modified sebaceous glands associated with lash follicles.

Answer: Zeis

Flashcard 10: _____ canals communicate with each other by the transverse perforating canals, which are called as Volkmann's canals.

Answer: Haversian