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Which of the following is/are true of pericytes?
A) They can generate new capillaries
B) They are contractile stem cells associated with capillaries
C) They stabilize capillary walls
D) All of these statements are true

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Answer:

D

Explanation:

all of these statement are true.they are multi functional mular cell of microcirculation.

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Vascular mural cells buried in the basement membrane of blood microvessels  are known as pericytes. They are present at intervals along the walls of blood capillaries.

  • They play role in the development of blood vessels, the maintenance of the blood-brain barrier, and the control of cerebral blood flow.
  • They play role in  the regulation of immune cell entry the CNS.
  • They stabilize capillary walls.
  • Pericytes are contractile cells associated with capillaries. Contractile properties of pericytes help in the regulation of blood flow through the capillary.

So, the correct answer is option D) All of these statements are true.

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