Question

Characteristics of mammalian liver is

• A. Kupffer cells and leucocytes
• B. Leucocytes and canaliculae
• C. Glisson's capsules and Kupffer cells
• D. Glisson's capsules and leucocytes

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Glisson's capsules and Kupffer cells

Glisson's capsule or Glisson's sheath is a capsular covering of the liver and made up of collagen. It is covered by a single layer of mesothelial cells. Kupffer cell is the specialised macrophage. They reside within the lumen of the liver sinusoids. Kupffer cells are involved in the liver's response to infection and toxins.

So, the correct answer is option C.