15 Questions
What are the functions of the liver?
Digestive, metabolic, hematologic, vascular, and immunologic functions
What is the main function of hepatocytes?
Synthesizing bile
Which vessels form the hepatic portal vein?
Superior mesenteric and splenic veins
Where does the bile drain into before entering the duodenum?
Common bile duct
What is the function of Kupffer cells in the liver?
Destroy microorganisms in sinusoidal blood
What is the source of blood for the sinusoids in the liver?
Hepatic portal vein and hepatic artery
How are primary bile acids synthesized in the liver?
From cholesterol by the hepatocytes
Which of the following is true about bile salts and acids?
They are recycled through enterohepatic circulation
What is the function of the gallbladder?
Store bile between meals and eject it when chyme enters the duodenum
What stimulates the pancreatic secretion of alkaline fluid?
Secretin
What is the primary function of the endocrine pancreas?
Produce insulin and glucagon to facilitate glucose formation and uptake
What happens to unconjugated bilirubin in the liver?
It is converted to water-soluble, conjugated bilirubin by hepatocytes
What is the primary function of the liver in fat metabolism?
Synthesize fats from protein and carbohydrates
Where does the majority of fat absorption occur?
Intestinal lacteals
What is the primary function of the liver in protein metabolism?
Require all essential amino acids for protein synthesis
Test your knowledge of the accessory organs of digestion with this quiz. Learn about the functions and structure of the liver, including its lobes, ligament support, and hepatic artery supply.
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