Function of hepatic stellate cells are: (A) Vitamin A storage, (B) Formation of sinusoids, (C) Increase blood perfusion, (D) Phagocytosis
Answer is A. The hepatic cells are of mesenchymal origin , found in space of Dessie. The stellate cells play a role in the storage and metabolism of vitamin A and are transform into collagen producing myofibroblast when there is inflammation and Fibrosis of liver. Refer 9/e p436