Question

Kupffer cells are found in:

• A. Small intestine
• B. Liver
• C. Stomach
• D. Large intestine
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Hint:

Kupffer cells are found in:

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding Kupffer cells. - Kupffer cells are specialized macrophages found in the liver. - They are part of the mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS) and play a crucial role in immune defense by removing pathogens, dead cells, and toxins from the blood.

Step 2: Explanation of incorrect options. - Small intestine (A): Contains Peyer’s patches, but not Kupffer cells. - Stomach (C): Primarily has gastric glands, not macrophages. - Large intestine (D): Involved in absorption and houses gut microbiota, but does not contain Kupffer cells.

Step 3: Selecting the correct option. Since Kupffer cells are liver-resident macrophages, the correct answer is (B) Liver. \bigskip