PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ are the chief functional cells of the liver
A
Hepatocytes
B
Nephrons
C
Neurons
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hepatocytes are the chief functional cells of the liver and perform an astonishing number of metabolic, endocrine and secretory functions. Roughly 80% of the mass of the liver is contributed by hepatocytes.

Detailed explanation-2: -In digestive system disease: Liver. …the three functional components: the hepatocyte (liver cell), the bile secretory (cholangiolar) apparatus, or the blood vascular system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hepatocytes make up approximately 60% of all cells within the liver and perform multiple functions including protein synthesis and storage, carbohydrate metabolism, lipid metabolism, and detoxification.

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