5 Questions
What is the approximate weight of the liver?
4 pounds
Where is the liver located in the body?
Under the right side of the rib cage
What is one of the liver's functions?
Ridding the body of waste products
What substances does the liver produce to help blood flow?
Clotting factors
What is an additional function of the liver?
Helping digest food
Study Notes
Liver Location and Size
- Located just under the rib cage on the right side of the abdomen
- Can weigh up to 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms)
Liver Functions
- Helps digest food
- Rids the body of waste products
- Produces clotting factors that maintain blood flow
Learn about the liver's role in digestion, waste removal, and blood clotting. This quiz covers the importance of the liver in the human body.
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