Liver and Gallbladder Anatomy

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What is the approximate average weight of the adult human liver?

  • 3-4 lbs (correct)
  • 5-6 lbs
  • 1-2 lbs
  • 7-8 lbs

Which abdominal quadrant contains the gallbladder?

  • Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
  • Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
  • Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
  • Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) (correct)

What structure separates the right and left lobes of the liver?

  • Common bile duct
  • Pancreatic duct
  • Cystic duct
  • Falciform ligament (correct)

Which lobe of the liver is larger?

<p>Right (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a minor lobe of the liver?

<p>Quadrate lobe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the liver's functions?

<p>The liver performs more than 100 functions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how much bile does the average healthy adult liver produce per day?

<p>1 gallons, or 3000-4000 mL (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary function of the gallbladder?

<p>Store bile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes a function of the gallbladder?

<p>Concentrate bile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may result from concentrated levels of cholesterol in bile?

<p>Gallstones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Adult human liver weight

The average weight of the adult human liver is approximately 3-4 lbs.

Gallbladder location

The gallbladder is located in the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ).

Liver lobe separation

The soft tissue structure separating the right and left lobes of the liver is the falciform ligament.

Larger liver lobe

The right lobe of the liver is larger than the left lobe.

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Minor liver lobes

The minor lobes of the liver are the quadrate and caudate lobes.

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Liver functions > 100?

False. The liver performs more than 500 functions.

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Bile production amount

False. The liver produces 3000-4000 mL of bile per day.

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Gallbladder functions

The gallbladder stores, concentrates, and contracts to release bile into the duodenum.

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Gallstones and cholesterol

True. High cholesterol can lead to hardened bile.

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Study Notes

  • The average weight of the adult human liver is 3-4 lbs.
  • The gallbladder is located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen.
  • The soft tissue structure separating the right and left lobes of the liver is the falciform ligament.
  • The right lobe of the liver is larger than the left lobe.
  • The minor lobes of the liver include the quadrate and caudate lobes.
  • The liver performs more than 100 functions, so the statement is true.
  • The average healthy adult liver produces 3000-4000 mL of bile per day is false.
  • The gallbladder's primary functions include storing bile, concentrating bile, and contracting to release bile in the duodenum.
  • Concentrated levels of cholesterol in bile may lead to gallstones, so the statement is true.

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