Difference between revisions of "Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology"
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==Histology== | ==Histology== | ||
+ | *Have microvili on their surface | ||
+ | *Very fragile but regenerate very quickly | ||
+ | *High fibrinolytic activity - protects against the formation of adhesions | ||
+ | *Show reactive change with [[Peritoneal cavity - inflammatory|inflammation]] or [[Peritoneal cavity - effusions|effusions]] | ||
+ | *May be confused with neoplastic cells | ||
==Species Differences== | ==Species Differences== |
Revision as of 15:41, 22 July 2008
Introduction
Structure
Function
Vasculature
Innervation
Lymphatics
Histology
- Have microvili on their surface
- Very fragile but regenerate very quickly
- High fibrinolytic activity - protects against the formation of adhesions
- Show reactive change with inflammation or effusions
- May be confused with neoplastic cells