Please identify the mismatched pair.
A) Kupffer cells-liver
B) Microglial cells-brain
C) Alveolar macrophages-lungs
D) Mesangial macrophages-kidneys
E) Peritoneal macrophages-meninges

Question

Please identify the mismatched pair.
A) Kupffer cells-liver
B) Microglial cells-brain
C) Alveolar macrophages-lungs
D) Mesangial macrophages-kidneys
E) Peritoneal macrophages-meninges

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Peritoneal macrophages are found in the peritoneal cavity and play a role in the immune response to infections and foreign substances in the abdomen. They are not found in the meninges, which are the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord.

Please Identify the Mismatched Pair