MEDICAL
LIVER
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Question
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Which of the following are true of Kupffer cells?I. they are phagocytesII. they develop into red blood cellsIII. they are in the walls of sinusoids
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I and II only
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I and III only
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II and III only
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I, II and III
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The principal function of Kupffer cells is to perform scavenger and phagocytic functions to remove protein complexes, small particles, senescent red blood cells, and cell debris from portal blood flow through pattern recognition receptors (PRRs).
Detailed explanation-2: -Kupffer cell, any of the stellate (star-shaped) cells in the linings of the liver sinusoids. The sinusoids are microscopic blood channels. The Kupffer cells are phagocytic, i.e., capable of ingestion of other cells and of foreign particles.
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