Physiology Quiz: Liver Functions

Physiology Quiz: Liver Functions

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What is the liver's role in erythropoiesis?

Secretion of erythropoietin

What is the role of the liver in CHO metabolism?

Regulation of blood glucose

What is the function of the liver's Kupffer cells?

Trapping foreign bodies

What is the liver's function in terms of hemoglobin synthesis?

<p>Synthesis of globin part of hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the liver's excretory function?

<p>Excretion of bile pigments</p> Signup and view all the answers

The liver plays a key role in the process of ______ as it secretes erythropoietin.

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

The liver's ______ function involves the trapping of foreign bodies by its Kupffer cells.

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

The liver is responsible for the ______ of plasma proteins.

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

The liver's ______ function involves the production of heat.

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

The liver's ______ function involves the removal of toxins from the body.

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

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