The liver contains several different cell types, each with specific functions: - Hepatocytes: The primary functional cells of the liver, responsible for metabolic activities, detoxification, and bile production. - Kupffer cells: Specialized macrophages located in the sinusoids that play a role in immune response and phagocytosis. - Endothelial cells: Line the sinusoids and regulate the exchange of substances between blood and hepatocytes. - Stellate cells (Ito cells): Store vitamin A and, when activated, produce extracellular matrix components.
