The basal portion of a pancreatic acinar cell stains intensely with hematoxylin because of the presence of:
a. DNase
b. Golgi stacks
c. Laminin
d. Microtubules
e. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
ANS: E
The basally located RER of pancreatic acinar cells contains many acidic ribosomes and thus stains intensely with a basic stain like hematoxylin.
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