Anatomy of the Liver and Associated Structures Quiz
Challenge yourself with 13 questions on liver functions, structures, and diseases. Perfect for students and medical professionals.
#1
Which of the following is not a function of the liver?
Detoxification
Production of insulin
Bile production
Metabolism of nutrients
#2
Which lobe of the liver is the largest?
Left lobe
Right lobe
Quadrate lobe
Caudate lobe
#3
Which of the following is a function of the gallbladder?
Bile production
Nutrient metabolism
Bile storage and concentration
Blood filtration
#4
Which condition is characterized by the accumulation of excess fat in the liver cells?
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis
Fatty liver disease
Cholecystitis
#5
Which of the following is NOT a function of bile?
Emulsification of fats
Neutralization of stomach acid
Facilitation of fat-soluble vitamin absorption
Elimination of waste products
#6
Which vessel brings oxygenated blood to the liver?
Hepatic artery
Hepatic portal vein
Inferior vena cava
Superior mesenteric vein
#7
Which liver cell type is primarily responsible for bile production?
Hepatocytes
Kupffer cells
Stellate cells
Cholangiocytes
#8
Which ligament separates the left and right lobes of the liver?
Falciform ligament
Coronary ligament
Round ligament
Triangular ligament
#9
Which hormone stimulates bile release from the gallbladder?
Insulin
Glucagon
Cholecystokinin
Secretin
#10
Which structure regulates the flow of bile into the duodenum?
Sphincter of Oddi
Pyloric sphincter
Hepatopancreatic ampulla
Gastroesophageal sphincter
#11
What is the main function of the hepatic portal vein?
To deliver nutrient-rich blood to the liver
To deliver deoxygenated blood to the liver
To deliver oxygenated blood to the liver
To deliver bile from the liver to the gallbladder
#12
Which enzyme is responsible for converting bilirubin into a water-soluble form?
Amylase
Lipase
Urease
Uridine diphosphate glucuronyltransferase (UDPGT)
#13
What is the primary function of the hepatic sinusoids?
Bile secretion
Blood filtration
Storage of nutrients
Hormone production
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