Kupffer cells are best described as:
A)natural killer cells that produce IFN-g.
B)contractile capable of regulating the sinusoid blood flow.
C)bactericidal and able to metabolize lipids and bilirubin.
D)able to metabolize estrogen, progesterone, and androgens.

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Kupffer cells are part of the mononuclear phagocyte system and are the largest population of tissue macrophages. They are bactericidal and are important for bilirubin production and lipid metabolism.

Kupffer Cells Are Best Described As