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Specific cells functioning as macrophages, found in liver are

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Hepatic cells
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Beta cells
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Kupffer's cells
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Islets of Langerhans
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Solution

The correct option is C Kupffer's cells
Liver is the largest gland of human body. Liver sinusoids are lined by the endothelial cells mostly but a few macrophages cells are also present. These are called as Kupffer's cells (phagocytic cells).
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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