Which of the Following is True of Kupffer Cells

Question

Which of the following is true of Kupffer cells?
A) Fixed macrophages
B) Located in the thymus gland
C) Secrete thymosins
D) Destroy plasma cells

Accepted Answer

Kupffer cells are specialized macrophages found in the liver. They are classified as fixed macrophages because they are resident cells that do not migrate from their tissue location.