Question

lower the labpad to count the number of lymphocytes relative to the other epithelial cells. is there an increased number of lymphocytes in the epithelium? you can also click the view image button to learn more. a) no, there are no lymphocytes in the epithelium at all b) yes, lymphocyte nuclei account for approximately 30 % of the nuclei within the epithelium c) yes, there are a lot of lymphocytes in the epithelium. some of them are hard to see because their nuclei are located next to the nuclei of epithelial cells d) no, the percentage of lymphocytes does not exceed 10 %

Explanation:

In typical epithelial tissue with lymphocyte infiltration (such as in mucosal sites like the intestine), lymphocytes are commonly present, and a relative count of around 30% of nuclei being lymphocytes is a consistent finding for increased but not extreme infiltration. Option a is incorrect because lymphocytes do populate healthy/responding epithelium. Option c overstates the density and obscurity, and option d describes a normal, non-increased level.

Answer:

b) Yes, lymphocyte nuclei account for approximately 30 % of the nuclei within the epithelium