Asked by Destiny Burks on May 18, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT a pericapillary cell found in capillaries?
A) Macrophages
B) Neurons
C) Undifferentiated smooth muscle cells
D) Fibroblasts
Pericapillary Cells
Cells located around capillaries, often referring to pericytes, which play roles in vascular stability, blood flow regulation, and angiogenesis.
Macrophages
Immune system cells responsible for detecting, engulfing, and destroying pathogens and apoptotic cells.
Neurons
Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells through electrical and chemical signals.
- Describe the composition and function of blood vessel walls.
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Karla DonaldsonMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Neurons are not pericapillary cells; they are nerve cells responsible for transmitting signals throughout the nervous system, not associated with the structural support or function of capillaries.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the composition and function of blood vessel walls.