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What is the main function of the liver?
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?
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?
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?
What are the primary functions of the liver?
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What gives the liver its reddish-brown color?
What gives the liver its reddish-brown color?
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How many lobes does the liver consist of?
How many lobes does the liver consist of?
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Which ligament divides the liver into right and left lobes?
Which ligament divides the liver into right and left lobes?
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What drains bile from the liver?
What drains bile from the liver?
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How much does an average human liver weigh?
How much does an average human liver weigh?
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