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==Histology==

==Histology==

[[Image:Lobule Histology.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Liver Lobule Histology - Copyright RVC 2008]]

[[Image:Lobule Histology.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Liver Lobule Histology - Copyright RVC 2008]]

The larger liver cells are called '''lobules'''. Each lobule contains an opening for the '''central vein'' and contains portal areas. The lobules are composed of liver cords called '''hepatocytes'''. Sinusoids are present between hepatocytes containing red blood cells. There is a connective tissue capsule around each liver lobule. A thin '''mesothelium''' covers the connective tissue layer.

The larger liver cells are called '''lobules'''. Each lobule contains an opening for the '''central vein''' and contains portal areas. The lobules are composed of liver cords called '''hepatocytes'''. Sinusoids are present between hepatocytes containing red blood cells. There is a connective tissue capsule around each liver lobule. A thin '''mesothelium''' covers the connective tissue layer.

The '''portal area''' present in the lobules contains the '''hepatic artery''', which has thick walls and a small diameter and the '''hepatic vein''', which has thin walls and a large and irregular shape. It also contains '''bile ducts''', with cuboidal or columnar epithelium and '''lymphatics''' that are small and delicate.

The '''portal area''' present in the lobules contains the '''hepatic artery''', which has thick walls and a small diameter and the '''hepatic vein''', which has thin walls and a large and irregular shape. It also contains '''bile ducts''', with cuboidal or columnar epithelium and '''lymphatics''' that are small and delicate.