Under a light microscope, the nuclei of simple columnar cells typically appear:
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Correct answer: Oval or elongated and oriented vertically
Nuclei in columnar cells reflect the shape of the cell itself. They are elongated along the long axis of the cell and are usually found in a consistent row near the basal surface.
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