Question:

Kupffer cells are present in

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • liver
  • small intestine
  • pancreas
  • thyroid gland
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Kupffer cells are the phagocytic cells present over the lining of 'sinusoids' (spaces between the hepatic cords) in liver. These cells destroy wan-out white and red blood cells and bacteria. Small intestine possess paneth cells and Argentaffin cells secreting digestive enzymes. These cells are present on simple tubular pits of intestinal glands known as 'crypts of Lieberkuhn'. Pancreas possess groups of cells, islets of Langerhans which contain four type of cells : Alpha cells $(32-38\%)$, Beta cells $(60-70\%)$, Delta and F-cells $(2\%-8\%)$ Thyroid gland possess spherical sacs called thyroid follicles. Wall of follicle is made of two types of cells, Principal cells and Parafollicular cells.
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Parts of the digestive system - Villi

Human Digestive System is the collection of organs that are responsible for digestion. It is a vital process that is driving the human race. The digestive system includes a digestive tract, which connects organs from the mouth to the large intestine.

Small Intestine

The Small intestine is an organ situated in the gastrointestinal tract where the food nutrients are absorbed completely. There is complete digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in the small intestine. It is the longest part of the alimentary canal ranging from 6 to 7.5 m. The small intestine of the human body is made up of three sections:

  1. Duodenum: It occurs in between the small intestine and jejunum.
  2. Jejunum: It is the second part of the small intestine. It is located in between the duodenum and ileum. There is the cell lining in the jejunum which is responsible for the absorption of nutrients. In this process, the surface area of the small intestine gradually increases because of the "villi". The villi are finger-like projections. Its function is to absorb some of the dietary nutrients such as amino acids, fatty acids, and sugars.
  3. Ileum: It is the third or the last part of the small intestine in the digestive system. It further opens into the large intestine.