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What is the liver's primary function in the body?
What is the liver's primary function in the body?
- Producing hormones
- Filtering blood cells
- Regulating body temperature
- Synthesizing and metabolizing carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and proteins (correct)
Which cell type in the liver is derived from epithelium and performs multiple metabolic activities?
Which cell type in the liver is derived from epithelium and performs multiple metabolic activities?
- Erythrocytes
- Hepatocytes (correct)
- Kupffer cells
- Lymphocytes
Which organ is also involved in biochemistry alongside the liver?
Which organ is also involved in biochemistry alongside the liver?
- Kidney (correct)
- Lung
- Spleen
- Heart
What is the primary function of Kupffer cells in the liver?
What is the primary function of Kupffer cells in the liver?
In what way do the liver and kidney differ in their capabilities?
In what way do the liver and kidney differ in their capabilities?
How do the liver and kidneys interact with each other?
How do the liver and kidneys interact with each other?
Where does the digestion of starches begin?
Where does the digestion of starches begin?
What activates amylase in the stomach?
What activates amylase in the stomach?
Which condition can cause elevated levels of serum amylase?
Which condition can cause elevated levels of serum amylase?
When do serum amylase levels peak during an acute pancreatitis attack?
When do serum amylase levels peak during an acute pancreatitis attack?
Apart from acute pancreatitis, which condition may also lead to elevated amylase levels?
Apart from acute pancreatitis, which condition may also lead to elevated amylase levels?
Which enzyme is considered to be the smallest with a molecular weight of 50,000-55,000 Daltons?
Which enzyme is considered to be the smallest with a molecular weight of 50,000-55,000 Daltons?
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