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GATE 2026 BM – Question 50

Mammalian Cell Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology · Cell Biology and Tissues · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Match (p) microglia, (q) mesangial cells, (r) microfold cells with (i) brain, (ii) kidney, (iii) small intestine.

  1. p–i,q–ii,r–iii
  2. p–i,q–iii,r–ii
  3. p–ii,q–i,r–iii
  4. p–iii,q–ii,r–i

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Correct answer: (A) p–i,q–ii,r–iii

Explanation

Microglia are resident immune cells of the central nervous system, matching brain. Mesangial cells support and regulate glomerular structures in kidney. Microfold or M cells sample antigens over intestinal lymphoid tissue, matching small intestine. Therefore p–i,q–ii,r–iii, A.

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