18 Questions
What is the function of the liver?
Formation of bile
What is the name of the ligament that divides the liver into left and right lobes?
Falciform ligament
Which of the following ducts opens into the oral vestibule opposite the second upper molar?
Parotid duct
What is the name of the smallest salivary gland?
Sublingual gland
Which of the following is NOT a minor lobe of the liver?
Left lobe
What is the rate of bile secretion per day?
½ to 1 ½ liter
Where is the porta hepatis located?
Between the two minor lobes of the liver
What is the function of the biliary system in the liver?
Channel of elimination for waste products and aids in fat digestion
What is the name of the duct that unites with the pancreatic duct and enters the duodenum?
Common bile duct
During the interdigestive period, what happens to the bile flow?
The choledochal sphincter remains contracted, and bile goes to the gallbladder for storage
What is the function of the gallbladder?
Storage and evacuation of bile
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates the muscular contraction of the gallbladder?
Cholecystokinin
What is the function of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
Producing insulin and glucagon for sugar metabolism
Where are the ovaries located in the female reproductive system?
Posterior to the uterine tube and near the lateral wall of the pelvis
What is the function of the graafian follicle in the ovary?
Maturing and releasing an ovum during ovulation
What is the function of the spleen in the body?
Producing lymphocytes and removing dead or dying red blood cells
What occurs during ovulation?
The ovum matures and is released into the peritoneal cavity
What is the connection between the fallopian tube and the ovary?
The fallopian tube opens into the peritoneal cavity
Test your knowledge on the production and function of bile, as well as the structure and components of the biliary system. Learn about the role of bile in fat digestion and its elimination pathway. Explore the anatomy of the liver and its connection to the gallbladder.
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