What is the defining histological characteristic that makes an epithelium 'pseudostratified'?
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Correct answer: A layer where all cells contact the basement membrane but not all reach the apical surface
In pseudostratified epithelium, every cell is anchored to the basement membrane. Because the cells vary in height and their nuclei are located at different levels, it creates the optical illusion of stratification.
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