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To increase the surface area for absorption of hepatocytes by 6 fold from surrounding space of Disse. Typical explanation. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Is bile secreted by hepatocytes?
Yes, the secretion of bile is one of the functions of hepatocytes. The bile released from hepatocytes drains into canaliculi, which become bile ductules and then the common bile duct.
What is another name for microvilli?
Microvilli are also called Cilia
Can hepatocytes store glucose as glycogen?
Yes, one of the functions of hepatocytes is to store glycogen. This can be converted to glucose if the need arises.
What is the role the microvilli?
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Are microvilli ciliated or nonciliated stratified columnar cells?
Microvilli cells are simple columnar epithelium. Stratified epithelia don't have cilia or microvilli because they are on the inner layers of epithelia. Think about it, cillia and microvilli are used to help the processes of absorption and secretion within the lumen. ex: upper respiratory tract.
Specialised cells of the liver lobules are known as what?
Kuffper cells? These are the fixed macrophages ... Otherwise you may mean hepatocytes in the liver lobules. These contain many microvilli and carrier proteins facing the space of disse for nutrient exchange.
Increase the membrane surface area?
You may be talking about microvilli.
What is the plural of microvilli?
Microvilli is plural and Microvillus is singular.
What are the folds of the plasma membrane that increase the cells surface area?
microvilli increase surface area for absorption
Is bile secreted by hepatocytes?
Yes, the secretion of bile is one of the functions of hepatocytes. The bile released from hepatocytes drains into canaliculi, which become bile ductules and then the common bile duct.
What is another name for microvilli?
Microvilli are also called Cilia
Are microvilli found in plants or animals?
microvilli are ONLY found in animals
Can hepatocytes store glucose as glycogen?
Yes, one of the functions of hepatocytes is to store glycogen. This can be converted to glucose if the need arises.
What are the functions of hepatocytes?
Hepatocytes are the cells responsible for most of the main functions of the liver. They synthesize clotting factors, secrete bile salts and bile pigments, store lipids, vitamins and glycogen, biotransform toxic substances, waste products, drugs and hormones. Hepatocytes are amazingly diverse cells that carry out a huge range of functions, just some of which are mentioned above.
What forms the large surface area of the small intetestine?
Many folds and tiny microvilli line the small intestine. The microvilli are like tiny fingers and these help increase the surface area.
Do hepatocytes detoxify?
Yes, one of the functions of hepatocytes is to convert toxic substances and waste products to forms that are less harmful and/or can be easily excreted from the body.
What is the role the microvilli?
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