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

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2
Q

what is an example of a phagocytic cell

A

osteoclast

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3
Q

what cell is produced by the liver but only in the foetus

A

erythrocytes

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4
Q

what cell coverts haem to bilirubin

A

hepatocytes

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5
Q

what cells are exogenous stem cells for liver regeneration

A

bone marrow cells

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6
Q

what cells are fetal precursors of hepatocytes

A

hepatoblasts

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7
Q

what cell is the major cell type involved in liver fibrosis

A

hepatic stellate cells (ito cells)

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8
Q

what cell type represents 70-80% of the liver mass

A

hepatocytes

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