Heart failure cells are seen in_______________?

Correct answer: B. Lungs

  • A. Heart
  • B. Lungs
  • C. Liver
  • D. Kidney

Explanation

Heart failure cells are hemosiderin-laden macrophages found in alveoli after chronic pulmonary venous congestion from left-sided heart failure. They are therefore seen in the lungs, not in the heart, liver or kidney.

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