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A hepatocyte has two cellular domains:
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basolateral domain
apical domain |
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hepatocyte
The basolateral domain contains abundant microvilli and faces the _____ _____ ______. |
space of Disse.
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hepatocyte
Excess fluid in the space of Disse is collected in the space of |
Mall
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The basolateral domain participates in the absorption of blood-borne substances and in the secretion of plasma proteins such as =
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albumin
fibrinogen in prothrombin coagulation factors V VII IX |
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Organelles in Hepatocytes:
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RER rough endoplasmic reticulum
SER smooth endoplasmic reticulum, |
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The apical domain borders the ______ ______
a trenchlike depression lined by _________ and sealed at the sides by occluding junctions to prevent leakage of bile, the exocrine product of the hepatocyte |
bile canaliculus,
microvilli What is the exocrine product of a hepatocyte = |
Bile
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Hepatocytes
SER Enzymes are involved in the following functions: 6ct |
the synthesis of cholesterol and bile salts
the glucuronide conjugation of bilirubin, steroids, and drugs -the breakdown of glycogen into glucose -esterification of free fatty acids to triglycerides -removal of iodine from the thyroid hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) thyroxine (T4) -detoxification of lipid-soluble drugs ie: phenobarbital, during which the smooth endoplasmic reticulum is significantly developed. |
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Hepatocytes
contributes to glycosylation of secretory proteins and the sorting of lysosomal enzymes. Is what cell componant = |
Golgi apparatus
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Hepatocytes
Lysosomes in hepatocytes store = |
iron
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Hepatocytes
have 3 cell participants = |
Golgi apparatus
Lysosomes Peroxisomes |
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Sinusoids
Receive blood from the |
portal areas (artery and vein)
release it into the = |
central vein
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Sinusoids
Kupffer cells are what type = |
Macrophages
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Sinusoids
Cells in the lining |
Endothelial cells
Kupffer cells Perisinusoidal cells of Ito |
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Sinusoids
Endothelial cells |
Sieve between =
Endocytosis= Very vulnerable to = |
-sinusoidal lumen and space of Disse
-both specific transferrin ceruloplasmin transcobalamine II glycosaminoglycans HDL LDL procollagen nonspecific components. ischaemia |
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Sinusoids
Ito cells store = |
Vitamin A
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Kupffer cells
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Highly mobile macrophages attached to the endothelium
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Kupffer cells
Phagocyte large particles = |
old cells
foreign particles tumor cells bacteria yeast viruses parasites |
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Kupffer cells
Specific membrane receptors for |
Fc
C3b Antigen-presenting cell (APC) |
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The deposit of collagen and extracellular matrix components increases, leading to a progressive |
fibrosis of the liver
cirrhosis |
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Clinical significance:
Alcoholism and fatty liver = aka |
alcoholic steatohepatitis
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ethanol is transported to the liver, where it is metabolized to =
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acetaldehyde
acetate |
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Long-term consumption of ethanol results in =
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fatty liver = aka
hepatocellular carcinoma |
steatohepatitis
hepatocellular carcinoma |
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(fatty liver accompanied by an inflammatory reaction), cirrhosis (collagen proliferation or fibrosis)
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hepatocellular carcinoma
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The production of _____ is one of the initial events in liver injury. TNF-α, regarded as a proinflammatory cytokine, promote the production of type
I collagen fibers by perisinusoidal cells of Ito (a process known as _____________ as a healing response. |
TNF-a
fibrogenesis |
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increased iron absorption and accumulation in lysosomal hepatocytes
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Hereditary hemochromatosis
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Hereditary hemochromatosis
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increased iron absorption and accumulation in lysosomal hepatocytes
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Wilson's disease
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hepatolenticular degeneration
hereditary disorder of copper metabolism |
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hepatolenticular degeneration
hereditary disorder of copper metabolism copper deposit |
Wilson's disease
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Hyperbilirubinemia is =
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increase in the concentration of bilirubin in the blood (more than 0.1 mg/mL).
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increase in the concentration of bilirubin in the blood (more than 0.1 mg/mL).
called = |
Hyperbilirubinemia
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Hyperbilirubinemia
wall of the gallbladder consists of: |
Mucous membrane
deep folds simple columnar epithelium microvilli |
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Gall bladder
Tubuloacinar mucous glands near the cystic duct are responsible for |
production
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Deep invaginations of the surface epithelium (Rokitanski-Aschoff sinuses)
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Adventitia and serosa layers
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Contraction of the smooth muscle of the gallbladder is induced by =
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cholecystokinin
hormone produced by = |
enteroendocrine
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Release of cholecystokinin is, in turn, stimulated by the presence of ______ _____ in the small intestine.
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dietary fats
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Gallstones aka
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cholelithiasis
concretion of normal and abnormal bile constituents |
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Tumors of Liver:
Most malignant tumors of the liver derive from = 2ct |
hepatic parenchyma
or epithelial cells |
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Tumors of Liver:
The pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma = |
chronic viral hepatitis B
chronic viral hepatitis C cirrhosis |
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Gall stones
frequently caused by excessive cholesterol in relation to phospholipids and bile acids or gallbladder hypomotility. |
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acetaldehyde
acetate Come from what = |
Alcohol
ETOH |
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Interior wall of Gall bladder is what kind of epithelium =
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simple columnar epithelium
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Gall bladder
What kind of duct are near the cystic duct are responsible for production = ____ _____ _____ |
Tubuloacinar mucous glands
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Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses are =
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-outpouchings of gallbladder
-mucosa into the gallbladder muscle layer and subserosal tissue. They are not of themselves considered abnormal, but they can be associated with cholecystitis. |
Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses are the result of hyperplasia and herniation of epithelial cells through the fibromuscular layer of the gallbladder wall and are usually referred to as adenomyomatosis.
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Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses aka =
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-entrapped epithelial crypts
-adenomyomatosis. |
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-entrapped epithelial crypts
-adenomyomatosis. aka = |
Rokitansky-Aschoff sinuses
what is it = |
-outpouchings of gallbladder
-mucosa into the gallbladder muscle layer and subserosal tissue. They are not of themselves considered abnormal, but they can be associated with cholecystitis. |