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Chapter 15 The Gastrointestinal System Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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.