Which of the following describes the arrangement of nuclei in a pseudostratified epithelium?
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Correct answer: Nuclei at different levels, giving a layered appearance
Because the different cell types (basal, columnar, goblet) have different heights and shapes, their nuclei do not align. This staggered nuclear distribution is what gives the appearance of multiple layers.
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