5 Questions
What is the function of the hepatic artery in the liver's blood supply?
The hepatic artery carries oxygenated blood to the liver.
What are the components of the portal triad (portal tract) in the liver's lobule structure?
The portal triad contains branches of the hepatic artery, portal vein, and bile ducts.
What are Kupffer cells and what is their function in the liver?
Kupffer cells are hepatic macrophages that are part of the reticuloendothelial system and have an important detoxifying function in the liver.
What is the structural unit of the liver?
The lobule is the structural unit of the liver.
What is the role of the sinusoidal spaces in the liver?
The sinusoidal spaces are vascular channels that carry blood, are lined by endothelial cells and Kupffer cells, and receive blood from the hepatic artery and portal vein.
Test your knowledge about the liver and its functions with this quiz. Learn about the structure, location, and blood supply of the largest organ in the human body.
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