What is the structure of a kupffer cell?
The Kupffer cell is a macrophage, or large white blood cell that is responsible for removing fragments of dead red blood cells from the blood stream. These cells are located in the lining of the liver in human beings and animals.NucleusThe nucleus of the Kupffer cell is oval in shape. It contains the DNA and other genetic material of the cell.MitochondriaMitochondria are scattered throughout the cell. The mitochondria process energy for the cell to function. Kupffer cells contain a larger than average number of mitochondria.LysosomesLysosomes are scattered throughout the body of the cell. They are responsible for destroying material that the Kupffer cell has ingested and removing it from the blood stream.Golgi ApparatusThe Golgi Apparatus is a small, sac-like structure that aids in waste disposal in the cell. These are located near the nucleus of the cell.PseudopodiaPseudopodia are small footlike projections that extend from the edge of the cell around its entire circumference. These f
