Question

Kupffer cells are

• A. hormone secreting
• B. digestive juice secreting
• C. phagocytic
• D. mast cells

Answer 1

The correct option is C phagocytic

$\text{Kupffer cells}$

• Kupffer cells, also known as stellate sinusoidal macrophages, are specialised cells that are located within the lumen of the liver sinusoids.
• These are phagocytic in nature and help in removal of the foreign particles that reach the liver while circulating through the hepatic portal system.

$\text{Final answer}$

(a) Phagocytic