Question

Which is not involved in endocrine secretion?

• A. Leydig cell
• B. Lutein cell
• C. Parafollicular cells of thyroid
• D. Kupffer cells

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Kupffer cells

Endocrine secretion is the secretion of hormones from endocrine glands which are ductless glands and secrete hormones into blood stream.

• Leydig cells are present in testis and secrete testosterone hormone.
• Lutein cells are present in corpus luteum in ovary and secrete progesterone hormone.
• Parafollicular cells of thyroid gland secrete calcitonin hormone.
• Kupffer cells are phagocytic cells in liver that destroy or breakdown red blood cells.

Hence, Kupffer cells are not involved in endocrine secretion.

So, the correct answer is 'Kupffer cells'.