12 Questions
What is the liver's primary function in the body?
Synthesizing and metabolizing carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and proteins
Which cell type in the liver is derived from epithelium and performs multiple metabolic activities?
Hepatocytes
Which organ is also involved in biochemistry alongside the liver?
Kidney
What is the primary function of Kupffer cells in the liver?
Participating in responses to toxic compounds and performing phagocytic functions
In what way do the liver and kidney differ in their capabilities?
Biosynthesis
How do the liver and kidneys interact with each other?
By interacting with each other in a complex fashion and affecting each other's functions
Where does the digestion of starches begin?
Mouth
What activates amylase in the stomach?
Acidic pH
Which condition can cause elevated levels of serum amylase?
Acute pancreatitis
When do serum amylase levels peak during an acute pancreatitis attack?
12-24 hours after onset
Apart from acute pancreatitis, which condition may also lead to elevated amylase levels?
Mumps and parotitis
Which enzyme is considered to be the smallest with a molecular weight of 50,000-55,000 Daltons?
Amylase
Learn about the two principal cell types in the liver and how it interacts with other organs in the body. Explore the complex processes carried out by the liver and its crucial role in biochemistry.
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