Between liver sinusoidal endothelium and the basal

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Between liver sinusoidal endothelium and the basal surfaces of hepatocytes is the:

A. bile canaliculus B. space of Disse C. sinusoidal lumen D. portal canal

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The space of Disse allows plasma to contact hepatocytes.

Which of the following is not a specific element of Hepatitis C?

A. Vaccine available B. May be transmitted with sexual contact C. Inflammation of the liver D. Lifetime carrier

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: No vaccine exists for Hepatitis C, unlike Hepatitis B.

What type of cell releases insulin?

A. b cells B. a cells C. plasma cells D. D cells

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Beta cells in the pancreas release insulin.

Which of the following organs is supported by a layer of adventitia rather than serosa?

A. esophagus B. stomach C. small intestine D. large intestine

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The esophagus has adventitia where it's outside the peritoneal cavity.

Which of these cells secrete hormones?

A. parietal cells B. mucous neck cells C. enteroendocrine cells D. chief cells

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Enteroendocrine cells secrete GI hormones.

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