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Hepatocyte function. The hepatocytes (epithelial cells of the liver) form branching plates of cells, often only one cell thick, between a system of capillary sinusoids that connect the portal tracts to the central vein.
Answers for Critical Thinking Questions. 1  The pancreas secretes protein-digesting enzymes in their inactive forms. If secreted in their active forms, they would self-digest the pancreas. 2  The hepatocytes are the main cell type of the liver. They process, store, and release nutrients into the blood.