This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General pathology, Subject name: Pathology
Oval cells are seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. Skin, B. Cornea, C. Liver, D. Bone
C: Liver
Answer: C: Liver 
Explanation: Hepatic oval cells (HOC) are a small subpopulation of cells found in the liver when hepatocyte proliferation is inhibited and followed by some type of hepatic injury. ... These cells are believed to be bipotential, i.e., able to differentiate into hepatocytes or bile ductular cells Ref Robbins 9/e p603 from liver and biliary system and internet