Which morphological feature helps distinguish pyloric glands from fundic glands in a microscope slide?
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Correct answer: Pyloric glands are more branched and coiled
Pyloric glands are characterized by their tortuous, branched, and coiled appearance. In contrast, the glands of the fundus and body tend to be straighter and more vertically oriented.
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