A cell commonly seen in BAL specimens is the bronchial lining cell which can be distinguished by the presence of:
A) Prominent nucleoli with a regular nuclear membrane
B) Partially clumped nuclear chromatin and jagged nuclear membrane
C) Row of cilia on one end of the cell
D) Abundant deeply basophilic cytoplasm with man vacuoles

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Bronchial lining cells have rows of cilia on one end of the cell, which helps with respiratory function. The description in option A is more characteristic of a malignant cell, option B describes a more abnormal appearance, and option D is not a characteristic feature of bronchial lining cells.

A Cell Commonly Seen in BAL Specimens Is the Bronchial