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What is the function of the liver in producing bile?
What is the function of the liver in producing bile?
- Breaking down proteins in the small intestine
- Balancing blood sugar levels
- Regulating blood clotting
- Eliminating waste in the small intestine (correct)
Which function does the liver perform related to glucose?
Which function does the liver perform related to glucose?
- Converting excess glucose into glycogen for storage (correct)
- Storing glucose as fat
- Regulating blood levels of amino acids
- Converting glucose to amino acids
What is a major role of the liver in detoxification?
What is a major role of the liver in detoxification?
- Converting ammonia to urea (correct)
- Excreting harmful substances in the feces
- Filtering out bacteria from the bloodstream
- Storing excess glucose
How does the liver contribute to immune response?
How does the liver contribute to immune response?
Which substance is excreted in urine as an end product of protein metabolism due to the liver's function?
Which substance is excreted in urine as an end product of protein metabolism due to the liver's function?
What is one of the liver's functions related to blood plasma proteins?
What is one of the liver's functions related to blood plasma proteins?
What is the main function of intestinal bile salts?
What is the main function of intestinal bile salts?
What may happen if there is a deficiency in Vitamin K?
What may happen if there is a deficiency in Vitamin K?
How does Vitamin D deficiency affect adults according to the text?
How does Vitamin D deficiency affect adults according to the text?
What is a potential consequence of biliary tract pathology?
What is a potential consequence of biliary tract pathology?
How do bile salts prevent the formation of gallstones according to the text?
How do bile salts prevent the formation of gallstones according to the text?
What is the main role of bile acids and salts in lipid digestion?
What is the main role of bile acids and salts in lipid digestion?
What is the primary function of the liver related to red blood cells?
What is the primary function of the liver related to red blood cells?
Which process is associated with liver function in protein metabolism?
Which process is associated with liver function in protein metabolism?
What role does the liver play in carbohydrate metabolism?
What role does the liver play in carbohydrate metabolism?
Which function is NOT associated with the reticuloendothelial system?
Which function is NOT associated with the reticuloendothelial system?
In addition to synthesizing albumin and transferrin, what other protein does the liver produce?
In addition to synthesizing albumin and transferrin, what other protein does the liver produce?
What is the primary role of the liver in cholesterol and lipid metabolism?
What is the primary role of the liver in cholesterol and lipid metabolism?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Vitamin A?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Vitamin A?
Where is most of the Vitamin D stored in the body?
Where is most of the Vitamin D stored in the body?
What is the primary role of Vitamin E in the body?
What is the primary role of Vitamin E in the body?
Which clotting factors require Vitamin K for their synthesis?
Which clotting factors require Vitamin K for their synthesis?
What is the primary site of Vitamin B12 storage in the body?
What is the primary site of Vitamin B12 storage in the body?
What is the main role of the liver in maintaining iron homeostasis?
What is the main role of the liver in maintaining iron homeostasis?
What is the primary function of resident macrophages in the liver sinusoids?
What is the primary function of resident macrophages in the liver sinusoids?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of biliverdin to bilirubin?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of biliverdin to bilirubin?
What is the primary role of hepatocytes in bilirubin elimination?
What is the primary role of hepatocytes in bilirubin elimination?
Where is conjugated bilirubin stored before being excreted?
Where is conjugated bilirubin stored before being excreted?
What is the fate of conjugated bilirubin in the small intestine?
What is the fate of conjugated bilirubin in the small intestine?
What is the initial step in the bilirubin elimination pathway?
What is the initial step in the bilirubin elimination pathway?
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