What Type of Cells Form the Proximal Convoluted Tubule

question 43

Multiple Choice

What type of cells form the proximal convoluted tubule?

• A)simple cuboidal epithelium with microvilli
• B)stratified squamous epithelium
• C)pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
• D)simple columnar cells with microvilli and cilia

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