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GATE 2024 BM – Question 19

Mammalian Cell Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology · Cell Biology and Tissues · 1 mark · Multiple choice

What are liver-resident macrophages called?

  1. Histiocytes
  2. Langerhans cells
  3. Kupffer cells
  4. Fibroblasts

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Correct answer: (C) Kupffer cells

Explanation

Kupffer cells are specialized resident macrophages of the liver sinusoids and participate in phagocytosis and immune surveillance. Langerhans cells are associated with epidermal immune function; fibroblasts are connective-tissue matrix-producing cells. Thus C.

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