The Kupffer Cells Are Fixed Macrophages Within the Walls of the Hepatic

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Kupffer cells are fixed macrophages within the walls of the hepatic sinusoids and

• A)engage in phagocytosis of pathogens in the blood coming from the organs of digestion.
• B)are the origin of the B and T cells.
• C)produce antibodies in response to the antigens within the portal blood coming from the organs of digestion.
• D)are the same as natural killer cells.

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