Function of Kupffer cells in liver is
Correct Answer: Phagocytic
Description: Kupffer cells (KC) constitute 80-90% of the tissue macrophages present in the body. They reside within the lumen of the liver sinusoids and are therefore constantly exposed to gut-derived bacteria, microbial debris, and bacterial endotoxins, known to activate macrophages & has got phagocytic action. Ref: Medical Physiology, Indu Khurana
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