The image details the parts of a liver lobule. Identify one of the functions of the cell indicated by the arrow.
A) destroying foreign particles in the venous blood from the gastrointestinal tract
B) providing surface area for exchange of gases and substances between blood and liver cells
C) collecting bile produced by the specialized epithelial cells of the liver lobule
D) producing enzymes that activate other inactive precursors
E) regulating the bile content in the small intestine

Question

The image details the parts of a liver lobule. Identify one of the functions of the cell indicated by the arrow. 
A) destroying foreign particles in the venous blood from the gastrointestinal tract 
B) providing surface area for exchange of gases and substances between blood and liver cells 
C) collecting bile produced by the specialized epithelial cells of the liver lobule 
D) producing enzymes that activate other inactive precursors 
E) regulating the bile content in the small intestine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cell indicated by the arrow is a Kupffer cell, which plays a role in destroying foreign particles in the venous blood from the gastrointestinal tract.

The Image Details the Parts of a Liver Lobule