Functions of the Liver Quiz
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Functions of the Liver Quiz

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What is the main digestive function of the liver?

  • Synthesis of urea
  • Production of bile (correct)
  • Formation of blood plasma proteins
  • Conversion of glucose to glycogen

    • Which organ is responsible for the detoxification of harmful substances like alcohol and certain drugs?

  • Liver (correct)
  • Biliary tract
  • Pancreas
  • Gall bladder

    • Which function of the liver involves converting glucose to glycogen and back to glucose?

  • Destruction of old red blood cells
  • Synthesis of urea
  • Carbohydrate metabolism (correct)
  • Modification of fats

    • What pigment gives stool its characteristic dark color after being eliminated in bile?

    <p>Bilirubin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of the liver involves the formation of blood plasma proteins like albumin and globulins?

    <p>The manufacture of bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does bile aid in the digestion process?

    <p>By acting as a detergent to emulsify fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the gall bladder?

    <p>Storing and concentrating bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stimulates the contraction of the gall bladder?

    <p>Fat and acid chyme in the duodenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is responsible for stimulating the contraction of the gall bladder?

    <p>Cholecystokinin (CCK)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the common bile duct differ from the cystic duct?

    <p>The common bile duct delivers bile to the duodenum, while the cystic duct connects to the gall bladder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What controls the opening of the hepatopancreatic ampulla into the duodenum?

    <p>Hepatopancreatic sphincter (of Oddi)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the hepatopancreatic sphincter (of Oddi)?

    <p>Controlling release of pancreatic and bile secretions into the duodenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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