KROK 1 2017 – Question 132 · KROK (Medicine) · Histology, Cytology, and Embryology
A patient complaining of heartburn has undergone biopsy of the gastric mucosa. In the sample there are numerous cells with oxyphilic cytoplasm in the glandular epithelium. Name these cells:
- A. Endocrine cells
- B. Exocrine parietal cells
- C. Epithelial cells
- D. Exocrine chief cells
- E. Mucous cells
Hint
Link the staining property in the stem to the cell's rich organelle content and secretory product, then match it with the heartburn complaint.
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