ATI LPN
Gastrointestinal System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The endothelium lining hepatic sinusoids is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fenestrated endothelium allows plasma exchange.
Question 5 of 5
Hepatocytes are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatocytes are epithelial cells forming liver parenchyma.