Liver Physiology: Carbohydrate Metabolism and Glucose Regulation
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What is the primary organ responsible for metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins?

  • Liver (correct)
  • Small Intestine
  • Pancreas
  • Gall Bladder
  • What is the liver responsible for producing?

  • Gallstones
  • Hepatic enzymes
  • Vitamins
  • Bile (correct)
  • Which of the following is a detoxification pathway involving the liver?

  • Storage of glycogen
  • Conversion of amino acids to glucose
  • Synthesis of proteins
  • Conversion of waste products for excretion by the kidneys (correct)
  • What is the hepatic portal system responsible for?

    <p>Transporting blood through the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In chronic cirrhosis, the liver can weigh up to?

    <p>10kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the liver responsible for storing?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stimulates the breakdown of glycogen in the liver to increase blood glucose levels?

    <p>Glucagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of lipoproteins synthesized in the liver?

    <p>Transporting fatty acids, triglycerides, and cholesterol in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the byproduct of detoxifying alcohol in the liver?

    <p>Acetate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the liver in hypoglycemia?

    <p>Breaking down glycogen to release glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the liver's role in the metabolism of thyroid hormones?

    <p>Metabolizing or excreting thyroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total capacity of glycogen storage in the liver and skeletal muscle?

    <p>125g in the liver and 375g in skeletal muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Kupfer cells in the liver?

    <p>Destroying worn-out red and white blood cells and other harmful matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver in carbohydrate metabolism?

    <p>Producing bile for fat absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of oxygenated blood for the liver?

    <p>Hepatic arteriole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final destination of blood from the hepatic veins?

    <p>Inferior vena cava</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the byproduct of amino acid metabolism in the liver that is expelled from the body?

    <p>Urea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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