Functions of the Liver Quiz
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What is the main function of the liver?

  • Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels (correct)
  • Producing red blood cells
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Aiding in lung function

    • Where is the liver located in the human body?

  • Below the lungs in the right upper abdomen (correct)
  • In the center of the chest cavity
  • Behind the stomach in the lower abdomen
  • Above the diaphragm in the left upper abdomen

    • How is the liver connected to the abdominal wall?

  • By the renal vein
  • Through the falciform ligament (correct)
  • Via the hepatic artery
  • Through the aorta

    • What are the primary functions of the liver?

    <p>Removing toxins from the blood supply and regulating blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives the liver its reddish-brown color?

    <p>Blood flow through it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lobes does the liver consist of?

    <p>Four lobes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament divides the liver into right and left lobes?

    <p>&quot;Falciform&quot; ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drains bile from the liver?

    <p>&quot;Hepatic&quot; duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much does an average human liver weigh?

    <p>3-4 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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