Digestive, Hepatobiliary & Genitourinary Systems MCQs

Transitional epithelium lines all the above structures except the membranous urethra. Transitional epithelium is found in the renal pelvis and calyces, the ureter, the urinary bladder, and pre-prostatic & prostatic parts of the urethra. Because of this distribution, it is also called the urothelium. Reference: Textbook of Netter's Essential Histology, 2nd Edition, Urinary System, Page number - 387

Goblet cells are simple columnar epithelial cells that secrete gel-forming mucins, like mucin 5AC. The goblet cells mainly use the merocrine method of secretion, secreting vesicles into a duct, but may use apocrine methods, budding off their secretions, when under stress. Reference: Textbook of Netter's Essential Histology, 2nd Edition, Cells and Tissue, Page number - 20

The curved portion of the Henle's loop of the nephron is lined with squamous epithelium. Simple squamous epithelial cells are extremely thin and flat and form a delicate lining. Reference: Textbook of Netter's Essential Histology, 2nd Edition, Cells and Tissue, Page number - 20

The space of Disse consists of all of the following mentioned above except Kupffer cells. They are present in the lining of the walls of the sinusoids, not in the Space of Disse (perisinusoidal space). Reference: Textbook of Netter's Essential Histology, 2nd Edition, Integumentary System, Page number - 243