What happens to the number of mitochondria in a parietal cell as it transitions from a resting to an active state?
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Correct answer: They remain largely the same
While the membrane structure of a parietal cell changes drastically during activation (tubulovesicles fusing with canaliculi), the number of mitochondria remains constant. They are always present in high numbers to meet the cell's constant energy demands.
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