Hepatic Anatomy and Physiology Quiz
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#1
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Detoxification
Production of bile
Production of insulin
Storage of glycogen
#2
Which blood vessel carries nutrient-rich blood from the digestive organs to the liver?
Hepatic vein
Portal vein
Hepatic artery
Inferior vena cava
#3
What is the name of the condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fat in the liver cells?
Cirrhosis
Cholecystitis
Fatty liver disease
Hepatitis
#4
Which vitamin is primarily stored in the liver?
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin B12
#5
What is the main function of the bile produced by the liver?
Neutralizing stomach acid
Emulsifying fats
Breaking down proteins
Activating enzymes
#6
What is the functional unit of the liver?
Hepatocyte
Sinusoid
Kupffer cell
Portal triad
#7
Which hormone stimulates the production of bile by the liver?
Insulin
Glucagon
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
Gastrin
#8
What is the primary function of Kupffer cells in the liver?
Phagocytosis of bacteria and foreign particles
Synthesis of bile acids
Secretion of insulin
Storage of glycogen
#9
Which of the following enzymes is predominantly produced by the liver?
Amylase
Trypsin
Alanine transaminase (ALT)
Pancreatic lipase
#10
Which hormone stimulates glycogen breakdown in the liver?
Insulin
Glucagon
Epinephrine
Cortisol
#11
Which of the following is NOT a component of the portal triad?
Hepatic artery
Bile duct
Hepatic vein
Portal vein
#12
Which liver function test assesses the synthetic function of the liver?
Serum bilirubin
Alanine transaminase (ALT)
Prothrombin time (PT)
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
#13
Which of the following is NOT a component of the hepatic portal triad?
Hepatic artery
Hepatic vein
Bile duct
Portal vein
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