Which of the following apical specializations is composed of non-motile, long microvilli and is found in the epididymis?
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Correct answer: Stereocilia
Stereocilia are actually very long, branched microvilli, not true cilia. They are found in the epididymis and the sensory hair cells of the inner ear, where they facilitate absorption or mechanotransduction.
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