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The fibroblasts associated with capillaries are__________?

Correct answer: D. Pericytes

  • A. Plasma cell
  • B. Histocytes
  • C. Lymphocytes
  • D. Pericytes

Explanation

Pericytes are contractile, fibroblast-like cells located around capillaries and small blood vessels, where they help support and regulate the vessel wall. Plasma cells, histiocytes, and lymphocytes are immune cells rather than capillary-associated fibroblast-like cells.

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