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stems cells undergo
differentiation and duplication
if stems cells can differentiate into multiple types of mature blood cells, then the it is described as
pluripotential hemopoietic stem cells (PHSC)
differentiate only into a single end-cell type
unipotential stem cells

or

committed stem cells
visual identification of stems cells require microscopist to rely on
size , shape, staining properties, nuclear configuration and chromatin patterns
stem cells are detected and their several categories are distinguished by testing their developmental potential in an
vivo or invitro assay system
the assay detects a broad class of stem cells designated
colony forming unit spleen (CFUS)
two or more blood cell types
pluripotential stem cells
colony forming unit erythroid (CFUE)
unipotential stem cells
megakaryocyte lineage (CFUM)
unipotential stem cells
process of blood cell formation
hemopoiesis
the principal hemopoietic tissue in adult mammal is the
bone marrow (erythrocyte, platelets, granular leukocytes)
two types of marrow
red and yellow
lymphoid elements
refer to mononuclear leukocytes
myeloid elements
refer to all other blood cells
myeloid element (bone marrow or blood cell formation deriving from bone marrow)
myelopoeisis
Non-granular leukocyte (monocyte and lymphocyte) are produced (lymphopoiesis) in the
lymphoid organs or bone marrow,
the unitarian and monophyletic theory holds that all blood cells arise from a common stem cell
hemocytoblast
the dualistic or diphyletic theory
Agranular = lymphocyte and monocyte

Granular = neutrophil, basophil, eusophil
polyphyletic
each type of blood cell has its own primitive stem cell.
Unitarian is most widely accepted because of
autoradiography and chromosome markers
3 phases of hemopoiesis
1. yolk sac
2. liver and spleen
3. bone marrow, thymus, lymph nodes
Mesenchyme
Mesoderm
Ratio of cells to fiber that compose interstitial matrix
determining cells
ameboid movement, nucleus present, Granular vs Agranular
WBC
mononucleated
monocyte, lymphocyte
phagocytic to bacterial and particle matter
neutrophil
phagocytic antibody-antigen complex
eusophils
WBC with no particular function
Basophils
"Wandering cell"
mast cell, WBC's and plasma cells
"Fixed Cell"
fibroblast and fibrocyte
largest of WBC, mononucleuated
monocyte
small of WBC, mononucleated
lymphocyte
reticular endothelial, whose function is phagocytosis and intracellular digestion, develop antibody by attaching to antigen
monocyte
do not pass through thymus but go directly to the lymphoid tissue via blood stream, only survive days to weeks when antigens are present
B Lymphocytes
"anti-virus cell"
Natural Killer cells
proliferation via mitosis, develop in bone marrow and then sent to thymus (stem cells recycling themselves) "memory cells" recognize previous antigens; travel to lymphoid organs and peripheral organs, where they live for months to years
T Lymphocytes
function is coagulation
platelets
neutrophils are phagocytic to
bacteria and particular matter
eosinophils phagocytize
antibody-antigen complexes during allergic or parasitic infestation
BASOPHILS function is unclear but have CHEMOTACTIC
histamine - vaso dialator
heparin - anti-coagulant
serotonin - vaso-constictor
play defensive role in phagocytosis and intracellular digestion
monocyte
essential for processing of antigen prior to development of antibodies
monocyte
Susceptible to certain drugs
lymphocytes
Rest spot and origin?
lymphocytes
develop in bone marrow , then sent to thymus for maturation and proliferation (mitosis)
T cell Lymphocytes
go to peripheral lymphoid organs , where they live for months to years and provide additional stimulus to B-cells for the production of antibodies
T cell lymphocytes
do not pass through thymus, but go directly to lymphoid tissue via blood stream
B - Lymphocyte
These survive only a few days to a week
B - Lymphocyte
when antigens are present in the body, ______ differentiate into plasma cells which synthesize antibodies
B - Lymphocyte
Platelets and tissue cells need this enzyme to initiate blood clotting
thromboplastin
the addition of calcium in prothrombin yields
thrombin (enz)
thrombin activates fibrinogen (blood protein) to
fibrin (clot)
all CTP cells can be distinguished by the
cell to fiber ratio and the density of the interstitial matrix
3 types of fibers in connective tissue
Elastic, Reticular and Collagen
3 types of fibers can be differentiated by two categories
1. appearance
2. chemical reactions
most common type of connective fibers, run in all directions, occur in ALL C.T. and possess tensile strength
White fibers or collagenous
can be dissolved by a weak acid and when boiled, yields a gelatin substance
collagenous or white fibers
composed of macromolecules such as Tropocollagens
Fibrils
similar to collagen except finer in caliber, have less than affinity for acid dyes, dyes better with SILVER NITRATE = Argyrophilic, and if boiled, yield reticulum
Reticular
Silver Nitrate = Argyryophilic in
Reticular
Usually thinner than collagen fibers, and consist of macropolysaccharide and protein refered to as ELASTIN
Elastic
Consists of two components; amorphous homogeneous gel (Elastin) and Fibrolar (Mirofibrils = 110 diameter)
Elastic
Loose CTP aka _____ is located in hypodermis (all 3 fiber types)
Areolar
CTP is made up of
fibroblasts
most numerous fiber
collagen
fibers that are present and visible
elastic (reticular must have SILVER NITRATE)
Fibrocytes = produce fiber and ground matrix

Adipose cells may be present, bounded by reticular fibers

histocytes (macrophages) may also be wandering cells
Fixed Cells
WBC's and plasms cells from blood

Mast Cells (histamine = vasodilator ) ( heparin = anticoagulant ) ( serotonin = vasoconstrictor)
Wandering Cells
CTP Cells are located in
mesentaries, omenta and hypodermis
random arrangement of collagen fibers, fibrocytes visible, and forms the dermis
Dense IRREGULAR CTP
collagen fibers found in dense, PARALLEL bundles, fibrocytes visible as thin purple streaks, and give tensile strength to resist pulling
Dense Regular CTP
Dense Regular CTP location
Tendons (more regular) and Ligaments
CTP with special properties
Reticular CTP, Adipose CTP and Yellow Elastic CTP
No fibrocytes visible, Found in lymphatic system, spleen , sinusoids of liver, and bone marrow. "Branching" patterns , red and white pulp cells visible, function is immunity
Reticular CTP ( SILVER NITRATE = Argryophilic)
most resilant fiber type
reticular CTP
regular arranged cells with boundaries of reticular fibers that are found just about anywhere but the brain, function is energy storage and protection
Adipose CTP
Pus like, elastic fibers greatest in number, pink collagen fibers in background ; Locations include ligamentum nuchae ,ligamentum flava and large arteries and bronchi and trachea; coiled spring-like appearance fibers that are shiny yellow
yellow elastic CTP
process of preserving protoplasm with the least alteration from the living state
1. Fixation
process of infiltrating tissue with an embedding agent
2. embedding
removal of dehydrating solution - replace with substance that is miscible with both dehydrating agent and embedding medium
Cleared
paraffin and celloidin
infiltration
histologist prefers to examine tissue that has not been fixed or dehydrated, so they use _____
freeze-drying method
process of slicing tissue embedded in paraffin into very thin parts
3. sectioning
process of enhancing natural contrast and making more evident various cell and tissue components
4. staining
three elements common to all types of CT
1. Cells

2. Fibers

3. Matrix
responsible for synthesis of both fiber and ground substance
Fixed Cells
these move in and out of the CT via ground substances; the function is to remove debris after tissue injury and it is the first line of defense against invasion of micro organisms
Wandering Cells
Tissue age, tissue repair, tissue growth, and inflammatory response
Factors that influence combination of cells found in tissue samples
look like nerve cells, common in all types of CT, shape depends on physical state
Fibroblast (fixed)
Resting Fibroblast
Resting - small nucleus
Active Fibroblast
Active - entire cell enlarged
Secrete a glycoprotein and a muscopolysaccharide- basis of ground substance
Fibroblast
what demonstrates the ability of CT to repair
Mesenchymal cells also will produce collagen - quantity will increase to such a degree that scar tissue is formed
in injury new fibroblasts are recruited from an undifferentiated _____ cell
mesenchyme
Population of fibroblasts are ______ permanent
not permanent
cells migrate to site of injury and divide in preparation for wound repair
fibroblasts
smaller than fibroblasts, believed to be a primitive cell. Stimulation with toxins, believed to be a pre-cursor of adipose tissue
mesenchymal cells
can occur singularly or in groups; when adipose cells predominate over fiber and ground substance; function is the storage of nutrients in the form of triglycerides
adipose cells
5 steps of preparation of tissue in order
1. Fixation
2. Embedding
3. Sectioning
4. Staining (xylol and Touluol)
5. Mounting
Three elements common to all types of C.T.
Cell, Fibers and Matrix
macrophages AKA histocytes
specialize in phagocytosis; majority are in stationary (can detach and become mobile)
Mononuclear Wandering Cell
Neutrophil, basophil, eusophil, monocyte, lymphocytes ; Plasma Cell ; Mast cell
resistance to disease is primary function - produce antibodies; cells that differentiate from lymphocytes and migrate from blood
Plasma cells
cannot see nucleus, large round cells that with pale nuclei, size and shape varies
Mast Cells (heparin, serotonin, histamine)
includes pleura , peritoneum and pericardium
serous membrane
thin layers of loosely arrange CT covered by a layer of flat mesothelial cells
serous membrane
differs from loose CT in a greater abundance of fiber dominating the cellular amorphous components
Dense CT
Fiber bundles are randomly arranged; located in dermis, beneath epithelium in parts of urinary tract
Dense Irregular CT
Fibers arranged in parallel manner; location is tendons and ligaments
Dense Regular CT
Mucous CT, Elastic CT, Reticular CT
CT with special properties
tissues primarily formed in embryo mesenchymal cell; located inu vitreous humor of eye and umbilical cord ( Whartons Jelly)
Mucous CT
elastic fibers dominate and collagen fibers are scarce. Located in abdomen wall and walls of hollow organs on which changing pressure acts from within
Elastic CT
Most resistant CT element (argyrophilic - affinity for silver nitrate)
Reticular CT
Which CT function provides mechanical support
elastic and reticular
CT function is the exchange of metabolites
Blood - wandering cells
CT function is storage of energy reserve
adipose tissue
CT function is to provide protection against infection
macrophage
CT function is repair after injury
fibroblasts
no nerves or blood vessels; cells are chondrocytes; matrix is important supplier of nutrients to the cells
cartilage
3 types of cartilage
hyaline, elastic and fibrocartilage
semi-transparent tissue with bluish-gray tint; Interstitial and Appositional Growth; Location includes trachael and larynx, ventral ends of ribs, joint surfaces of bones
hyaline cartilage
yellowish in color; more flexible; interstitial growth with a great deal of branching; Location is external ear and epiglottis
elastic cartilage
dense collagenous fibers embedded in matrix; Location is IVD , pubic symphisis and ligamentum teres femorus ( NO APPOSITIONAL GROWTH) absence of PERICHONDRIUM
fibrocartilage
physiological loss of bone
atrophy
physiological gain of bone
hypertrophy
spongy bone aka
cancellous (spaces are large and visible)
porous, spaces are small in diameter
compact bone
epiphysis and diaphysis are separated by epiphyseal plate which is
cartilagenous metaphysis
layer of hyaline cartilage called articular cartilage
articular surfaces
periosteum
layer of special CT having osteogenic potency (form bone) but no where articular surfaces are located
bone matrix aka
lamella
bone cavities filled by long cells
lacunae
branching tubular passage of lacunae; deposition of calcium salts reduces permeability, but _______ provide nourishment by providing exchange of metabolites between cells and nearest perivascular space
canniculi
3 patters of compact bone in lamellae
1. osteon
2. insterstitial system
3. outer and intercircumferential laminae
vascular Osteon or (haversian system)
longitudinal
vascular Volkman's canal (perforating)
transverse or oblique
composed of lamellae with lacunae embedded in the interstitial substance
spongy bone
trabeculae thin and usually not penetrated by blood vessels; (no osteons) (diffusion of free endosteal surface via network of canniculli
spongy bone
inner layer of bone forming cells (osteoblasts) in direct contact with bone (cambium layer)
Inner layer of periosteum
Osteoblasts revert to resting form - osteoprogenitor cells in
Inner layer of periosteum
inner layer of bone where injury reactivated to osteoblasts
inner layer of periosteum