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What is the primary function of hepatocytes in the liver?
What is the primary function of hepatocytes in the liver?
- Bile acid formation
- Detoxification
- Carbohydrate metabolism
- Blood protein synthesis (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a part of the metabolism of the liver?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the metabolism of the liver?
- Carbohydrate metabolism
- Vitamin metabolism (correct)
- Detoxification
- Protein metabolism
Which protein is one of the most important proteins produced by the liver?
Which protein is one of the most important proteins produced by the liver?
- Insulin
- Albumin (correct)
- Fibrinogen
- Hemoglobin
What is the largest organ in the body?
What is the largest organ in the body?
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Where are the two primary cells of the liver located?
Where are the two primary cells of the liver located?
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Study Notes
Liver Functions and Cells
- Hepatocytes are the main functional cells of the liver, responsible for the majority of metabolic processes, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemical substances necessary for digestion.
- The liver plays a central role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, facilitating energy storage and conversion.
- Albumin is a key protein produced by the liver, essential for maintaining oncotic pressure and transporting various substances in the blood.
- The liver is the largest internal organ in the body, significant for its multifaceted roles in metabolism and homeostasis.
- The two primary cell types in the liver are hepatocytes, which carry out most liver functions, and Kupffer cells, a type of macrophage involved in immune responses.
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