Difference between revisions of "Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology"

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==Histology==
 
==Histology==
  
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*Have microvili on their surface
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*Very fragile but regenerate very quickly
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*High fibrinolytic activity - protects against the formation of adhesions
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*Show reactive change with [[Peritoneal cavity - inflammatory|inflammation]] or [[Peritoneal cavity - effusions|effusions]]
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*May be confused with neoplastic cells
  
 
==Species Differences==
 
==Species Differences==

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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

Species Differences

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