case 5 - cells of the liver and their functions Flashcards
1
Q
what cells is activated if hepatocyte proliferation is severely impaired
A
oval cells
2
Q
what is an example of a phagocytic cell
A
osteoclast
3
Q
what cell is produced by the liver but only in the foetus
A
erythrocytes
4
Q
what cell coverts haem to bilirubin
A
hepatocytes
5
Q
what cells are exogenous stem cells for liver regeneration
A
bone marrow cells
6
Q
what cells are fetal precursors of hepatocytes
A
hepatoblasts
7
Q
what cell is the major cell type involved in liver fibrosis
A
hepatic stellate cells (ito cells)
8
Q
what cell type represents 70-80% of the liver mass
A
hepatocytes
