Major source of collagen in cirrhosis-
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Ito cell (hepatic stellate cell) o Perisinusoidal stellate cells (Ito cells) play a role in the storage and metabolism of vitamin A and are transformed into collagen producing myofibroblasts when there is inflamation of the liver,o These cells are the major source of colieeen in cirrhosis.
Liver
Kupfer cells
Ito cell (Hepatic stellate cell)
Hepatocvte
Canalicular cell
Ito cell (Hepatic stellate cell)