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Histology

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Set 17 Digestive Glands

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Question 1

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Sublingual glands

A) Are the largest salivary glands
B) Contain protein-rich granules
C) Contain serous but not mucous cells
D) Have a well-defined capsule
E) Have poorly developed intercalated ducts

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Question 2

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All of the following are found in the islets of Langerhans EXCEPT

A) Cells that secrete a bicarbonate-rich alkaline fluid
B) Cells that secrete a hormone responsible for lowering blood glucose levels
C) Cells that secrete a hormone that results in the liver's breaking down glycogen
D) Cells that stimulate glycogen synthesis
E) Insulin-secreting cells

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Question 3

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Which of the following statements about classic liver lobules is incorrect?

A) Blood plasma contents can freely enter the space of Disse through the fenestrated epithelium
B) Cords of hepatocytes are separated by vascular sinusoids
C) Hepatocytes radiate outward from the portal triads
D) Kupffer cells are fixed macrophage cells attached to the epithelium
E) Liver lobules are hexagonal in shape

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