The basic functional unit of the liver is (the)________.
A) hepatocyte
B) lobule
C) stellate macrophages
D) falciform ligament
E) urinipherous tubule

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The basic functional unit of the liver is the lobule, which is a small, hexagonal unit consisting of hepatocytes (liver cells) arranged around a central vein. Each lobule performs the essential functions of the liver, including metabolism, detoxification, and bile production.

The Basic Functional Unit of the Liver Is (The)________