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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