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What is the term for a malignant neoplasm derived from glandular epithelium?
What is the term for a malignant neoplasm derived from glandular epithelium?
- Fibrosarcoma
- Adenocarcinoma (correct)
- Melanoma
- Osteosarcoma
In cystic fibrosis, what mutation prevents the molecule CFTR from reaching the apical membrane of the cell?
In cystic fibrosis, what mutation prevents the molecule CFTR from reaching the apical membrane of the cell?
- Mutation in the CFTR gene (correct)
- Mutation in the insulin gene
- Mutation in the estrogen receptor gene
- Mutation in the androgen receptor gene
Where does stratified cuboidal epithelium occur in the human body?
Where does stratified cuboidal epithelium occur in the human body?
- Corneal epithelium
- Alveolar epithelium
- Ducts of sweat glands (correct)
- Intestinal lining
Which type of glands secrete their products directly into blood or lymphatic vessels?
Which type of glands secrete their products directly into blood or lymphatic vessels?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes exocrine glands from endocrine glands?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes exocrine glands from endocrine glands?
Which glandular cells release their secretions directly onto the surface epithelium?
Which glandular cells release their secretions directly onto the surface epithelium?
Which type of glands have cells that remain within the wall of the organ or migrate to a distant area?
Which type of glands have cells that remain within the wall of the organ or migrate to a distant area?
How are glandular cells usually arranged around a profuse blood supply?
How are glandular cells usually arranged around a profuse blood supply?
Which type of cells release gastrin into the gastric pits of the stomach?
Which type of cells release gastrin into the gastric pits of the stomach?
What is the function of acinar cells in mixed exocrine and endocrine glands like the pancreas?
What is the function of acinar cells in mixed exocrine and endocrine glands like the pancreas?
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