Physiology Quiz: Liver Functions
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What is the liver's role in erythropoiesis?

  • Secretion of erythropoietin (correct)
  • Synthesis of plasma proteins
  • Secretion of bile salts
  • Synthesis of globin part of hemoglobin
  • What is the role of the liver in CHO metabolism?

  • Synthesis of bile salts
  • Oxidation of fatty acids
  • Synthesis of plasma proteins
  • Regulation of blood glucose (correct)
  • What is the function of the liver's Kupffer cells?

  • Synthesis of hemoglobin
  • Secretion of prothrombin
  • Heat production
  • Trapping foreign bodies (correct)
  • 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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