True about myoepithelial cell______________?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Also known as basket cell
- B. Structure is similar to smooth muscle and contains actin & myosin
- C. The cell expel secretions by contraction
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Myoepithelial cells are also called basket cells, contain contractile actin and myosin, and contract around acini or ducts to help expel secretion. Thus, all the statements are correct.
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