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?

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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.

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