The principal function for most surface epithelial cells in the small intestine (enterocytes) is:

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The principal function for most surface epithelial cells in the small intestine (enterocytes) is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Enterocytes primarily absorb nutrients via microvilli.

Question 2 of 5

Intensely basophilic bodies in the epithelial lining of intestinal crypts, usually located toward the apical end of the columnar cells, represent:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Basophilic mitotic figures indicate active cell division.

Question 3 of 5

A hepatic cord is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hepatic cords are rows of hepatocytes.

Question 4 of 5

Kupffer cells are most similar to:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Kupffer cells are liver macrophages.

Question 5 of 5

Fat-storing stellate cells (Ito cells) in the space of Disse are noted for storing:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ito cells store vitamin A as lipid droplets.

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