In the diagram shown below,where is the apical surface of the epithelial cell?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question

In the diagram shown below,where is the apical surface of the epithelial cell?

A)A 
B)B 
C)C 
D)D

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The apical surface of an epithelial cell is the surface that is facing a lumen or an external environment, and where cellular processes such as secretion or absorption take place. In this diagram, the apical surface of the epithelial cell is labeled as A, as it faces the lumen of a gland. The other surfaces of the cell (basal, lateral) are labeled as B, C, D, and E, respectively.

In the Diagram Shown Below,where Is the Apical Surface of the Epithelial