Which cells in the liver handle incoming glucose?
AHepatocytes
BHistiocytes
CHemocytes
DHolocytes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Hepatocytes
1. They either pass it on or store it.
2. They are the liver's own cells.
3. In the liver, hepatocytes either pass the glucose on or store excess glucose as glycogen.
4. So the answer is hepatocytes.
_Source: OpenStax 'Anatomy and Physiology 2e', Ch 24 'Metabolism and Nutrition'_
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