18 Questions
What is the specialized function of adipocytes (fat cells)?
Storage of neutral fats or heat production
Which characteristic appearance is associated with plasma cells?
Cartwheel or spoke-wheel nucleus
What is the main function of macrophages?
Phagocytosis of particulate materials
What is the relationship between monocytes and macrophages?
Monocytes are the precursor cells of macrophages
Where are Kupffer cells found?
Liver
What is the name of the diffuse system of macrophages found in various organs?
Mononuclear Phagocytic System
What is the primary function of adipocytes?
Cytoplasmic storage of lipid as neutral fats
Which of the following is a characteristic of macrophages?
Phagocytosis of bacteria
What is the function of eosinophilic leukocytes?
Modulation of allergic/vasoactive reactions and defense against parasites
What is the precursor cell of macrophages?
Monocytes
What is the defining characteristic of mast cells?
Filled with basophilic secretory granules
What is the function of the cytokines present in mast cell granules?
Directing the activities of leukocytes and other cells of the immune system
What is the main function of a Kupffer cell in the liver?
Synthesizing and secreting heparin
Which cell type is primarily responsible for antigen processing and presentation in the central nervous system?
Plasma cell
What is the primary function of a Mast cell in the body?
Attracting leukocytes through chemotactic factors
Where are Mesangial cells primarily located in the human body?
Lymph nodes and spleen
Which type of fiber is NOT one of the three main types of connective tissue fibers?
Basophilic
What is a characteristic feature of Alveolar macrophages in the lungs?
Spherical nucleus and centrally located
Test your knowledge on various tissue cells and their specialized functions, including adipocytes for lipid storage, macrophages for phagocytic activity, and more. Explore different cell types and their roles in the body.
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