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Question

Which one of the following options correctly matches the cell types (Panel-1) with the organs in which they are primarily located (Panel-2)?
Panel-1Panel-2
(p) Microglia(i) Brain
(q) Mesangial cells(ii) Kidney
(r) Microfold cells(iii) Small intestine

The correct answer is
(p)-(i); (q)-(ii); (r)-(iii)

Cell Type Organ Matching Solution

Microglia Location

Microglia are specialized macrophages residing in the central nervous system. Their primary location is the Brain (i).

Mesangial Cells Location

Mesangial cells are integral components of the renal glomerulus. They are predominantly found in the Kidney (ii).

Microfold Cells Location

Microfold cells (M cells) are specialized epithelial cells found in the gut lining, particularly associated with Peyer's patches. Their primary location is the Small intestine (iii).

Correct Cell-Organ Match

Matching the cell types to their respective organs yields the following correct pairings:

  • (p) Microglia corresponds to (i) Brain
  • (q) Mesangial cells corresponds to (ii) Kidney
  • (r) Microfold cells corresponds to (iii) Small intestine

Therefore, the correct option representing this match is (p)-(i); (q)-(ii); (r)-(iii).

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