Which of the following describes the typical morphology of an active osteoblast seen under a light microscope?
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Correct answer: Cuboidal to low columnar with a basophilic cytoplasm
Active osteoblasts are typically cuboidal or low columnar cells that line the surfaces where bone is being formed. Their cytoplasm is strongly basophilic due to the high concentration of rough endoplasmic reticulum needed for protein synthesis.
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