The 'Space of Disse' (perisinusoidal space) is located between which two structures?
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Correct answer: Sinusoidal endothelium and hepatocytes
The Space of Disse is the narrow gap between the fenestrated endothelial cells of the sinusoid and the microvilli-covered surface of the hepatocytes. It is the primary site of metabolic exchange between the blood and liver cells.
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