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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the liver?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the liver?
What is the basic structural and functional unit of the liver?
What is the basic structural and functional unit of the liver?
The diaphragmatic surface of the liver is located:
The diaphragmatic surface of the liver is located:
According to the Couinaud classification, how many independent and functional segments is the liver divided into?
According to the Couinaud classification, how many independent and functional segments is the liver divided into?
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Which section of the colon immediately precedes the rectum?
Which section of the colon immediately precedes the rectum?
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Which of the following is NOT a sub-section of the left lobe of the liver?
Which of the following is NOT a sub-section of the left lobe of the liver?
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What is the most common position of the appendix?
What is the most common position of the appendix?
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Which of these is NOT a primary section of the colon?
Which of these is NOT a primary section of the colon?
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If the appendix is described as being 'below the cecum', what is its specific position?
If the appendix is described as being 'below the cecum', what is its specific position?
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Which section of the colon is located between the ascending and descending colon?
Which section of the colon is located between the ascending and descending colon?
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Study Notes
Liver Anatomy
- The liver is the largest visceral organ, weighing ~1.5kg
- Composed of hepatic lobules, containing hepatocytes arranged around a central vein
- Functions of the Liver:
- Bile secretion
- Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
- Uric acid production
- Detoxification of blood
- Two surfaces:
- Diaphragmatic surface: directly contacts the diaphragm
- Visceral surface: contacts other organs
Liver Segments
- Couinaud classification divides the liver into 8 independent and functional segments
- Each segment has its own vascular, venous, and biliary drainage
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Description
Test your knowledge on liver anatomy and its functions with this quiz. Explore the structural organization of the liver, including the hepatic lobules and Couinaud classification of liver segments. Challenge yourself to recall the liver's important roles in metabolism and detoxification.
