Liver Function and Anatomy Quiz
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What is the primary location of the liver in the human body?

  • Below the pelvis
  • Right upper quadrant of the abdomen (correct)
  • Left upper quadrant of the abdomen
  • Under the left rib cage

Which organ stores and concentrates the bile produced by the liver?

  • Appendix
  • Pancreas
  • Gallbladder (correct)
  • Spleen

What is the main function of bile in digestion?

  • Breaking down carbohydrates
  • Emulsifying and aiding the breakdown of dietary fat (correct)
  • Neutralizing stomach acid
  • Producing digestive enzymes

What is the primary metabolic role of the liver?

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

What is the specialized tissue of the liver consisting mostly of?

<p>Hepatocytes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the liver in digestion?

<p>Synthesis of bile acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the gallbladder located in relation to the liver?

<p>Just under the right lobe of the liver (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main metabolic role of the liver?

<p>Conversion and storage of nutrients such as glucose and glycogen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is an accessory digestive organ that produces bile?

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

What is the primary location of the liver in the human body?

<p>Right upper quadrant of the abdomen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the liver in the human body?

<p>Right upper quadrant, below the diaphragm and mostly shielded by the lower right rib cage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ stores and concentrates the bile produced by the liver?

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

What is the main metabolic role of the liver?

<p>Conversion and storage of nutrients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specialized tissue of the liver consisting mostly of?

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

What is the primary function of bile in digestion?

<p>Emulsification and breakdown of dietary fat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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