ATI LPN
Questions for Review of Systems Gastrointestinal Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following cell types is characterized by extensive basal rough endoplasmic reticulum, a supranuclear Golgi apparatus and apical zymogen vesicles?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic acinar cells produce digestive enzymes with these features.
Question 2 of 5
With H&E stain, many columnar epithelial cells display a weakly stained region in the cytoplasm above the nucleus. This pale supranuclear region represents the location of the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Golgi apparatus appears pale in H&E due to lack of staining.
Question 3 of 5
The vessel which drains bile from the liver, with branches in each portal area, is the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bile ducts drain bile from hepatocytes.
Question 4 of 5
Blood cells (both RBCs and leukocytes) are retained by the sinusoidal endothelium and do not normally enter the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood cells stay in sinusoids; plasma enters Disse.
Question 5 of 5
Endocrine secretory products of hepatocytes include all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bilirubin and bile acids are exocrine, secreted into bile.