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Gastrointestinal System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Duodenal (Brunner's) glands are located:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brunner's glands are in the submucosa, secreting alkaline mucus.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following cell types is characterized by a large nucleus (sometimes two nuclei) surrounded by prominent eosinophilic cytoplasm containing very many mitochondria and an intracellular canaliculus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parietal cells have mitochondria-rich, eosinophilic cytoplasm for HCl secretion.
Question 3 of 5
The principal secretory product for the epithelial cells forming pancreatic islets (of Langerhans) is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Islet cells secrete hormones like insulin and glucagon.
Question 4 of 5
The basal basophilia of serous (enzyme-secreting) cells results from the presence in basal cytoplasm of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rough ER causes basophilia due to ribosomes.
Question 5 of 5
A functional unit of liver tissue served by a single terminal branch of the hepatic artery, including all the hepatic cords leading toward central veins on both sides of this arteriole, is called a:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The acinus is a functional unit based on blood supply.