Questions and Answers
What is the main digestive function of the liver?
Production of bile to emulsify fats
Which organ is responsible for the modification of fats so that cells all over the body can use them more efficiently?
Liver
What is the pigment released from old red blood cells that gives stool its characteristic dark color?
Bilirubin
Which of the following functions is NOT performed by the liver?
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Why is the formation of bile important for digestion?
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Which organ releases bile into the blood for transport to the kidneys?
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What is the main function of the gall bladder?
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Which hormone stimulates the contraction of the gall bladder to release stored bile?
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What triggers relaxation of the hepatopancreatic sphincter (of Oddi)?
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Where does the pancreatic duct join to form the hepatopancreatic ampulla?
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What is the function of the hepatopancreatic ampulla?
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What causes the contraction of the gall bladder to stimulate bile flow?
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