Define stellate macrophages, and indicate their functions

A) liver macrophages which breakdown and phagocytose excess bile
B) liver macrophages which synthesize bile
C) gallbladder macrophages which breakdown and phagocytose excess bile
D) liver macrophages which engulf pathogens, cell debris, and damaged blood cells
E) liver macrophages which adjust circulating levels of nutrients through selective absorption and secretion


Answer: D

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