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Which blood vessel carries partially deoxygenated blood from various organs to the liver?
Which blood vessel carries partially deoxygenated blood from various organs to the liver?
- Pulmonary artery
- Hepatic artery
- Renal vein
- Portal vein (correct)
What is the primary function of bile in the digestive process?
What is the primary function of bile in the digestive process?
- Digestion of proteins
- Facilitation of carbohydrate absorption
- Neutralizing acidic gastric contents
- Dissolving fats (correct)
Which type of cells in the liver have the ability to regenerate?
Which type of cells in the liver have the ability to regenerate?
- Cholangiocytes
- Kupffer cells
- Hepatocytes
- Stem cells (correct)
What is the main function of the hepatic artery in liver physiology?
What is the main function of the hepatic artery in liver physiology?
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Which substance is responsible for neutralizing acidic gastric contents in the digestive system?
Which substance is responsible for neutralizing acidic gastric contents in the digestive system?
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What is the primary role of the liver in metabolizing nutrients?
What is the primary role of the liver in metabolizing nutrients?
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What is the main function of primary bile salts in digestion?
What is the main function of primary bile salts in digestion?
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