Which liver cell is responsible for storing Vitamin A and can transform into myofibroblasts during liver cirrhosis?
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Correct answer: Hepatic stellate cell
Hepatic stellate cells (Ito cells) are found in the Space of Disse. In a healthy liver, they store lipids and Vitamin A, but in response to injury, they produce collagen, leading to hepatic fibrosis.
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