12 Questions
What is the main digestive function of the liver?
Production of bile
Which organ is responsible for the detoxification of harmful substances like alcohol and certain drugs?
Liver
Which function of the liver involves converting glucose to glycogen and back to glucose?
Carbohydrate metabolism
What pigment gives stool its characteristic dark color after being eliminated in bile?
Bilirubin
Which function of the liver involves the formation of blood plasma proteins like albumin and globulins?
The manufacture of bile
How does bile aid in the digestion process?
By acting as a detergent to emulsify fats
What is the main function of the gall bladder?
Storing and concentrating bile
What stimulates the contraction of the gall bladder?
Fat and acid chyme in the duodenum
What hormone is responsible for stimulating the contraction of the gall bladder?
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
How does the common bile duct differ from the cystic duct?
The common bile duct delivers bile to the duodenum, while the cystic duct connects to the gall bladder.
What controls the opening of the hepatopancreatic ampulla into the duodenum?
Hepatopancreatic sphincter (of Oddi)
What is the function of the hepatopancreatic sphincter (of Oddi)?
Controlling release of pancreatic and bile secretions into the duodenum
Test your knowledge on the functions of the liver including carbohydrate metabolism, formation of blood plasma proteins, synthesis of urea and more. Explore how the liver plays a crucial role in maintaining blood glucose levels and metabolizing waste products.
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