This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
Kupffer cells in liver are responsible for:September 2007 
Select and explain. 
A. Lytic functions, B. Excretory functions, C. Absorptive functions, D. Phagocytic functions
D: Phagocytic functions
Answer: D: Phagocytic functions 
Explanation: Ans. D: Phagocytic functionsKupffer cells/Browicz-Kupffer cells are specialized macrophages located in the liver lining the walls of the sinusoids that form pa of the reticuloendothelial system.