Hepatic Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Insulin is produced by the pancreas, not the liver.

The portal vein transports blood from the digestive organs to the liver for processing.

Fatty liver disease results from the buildup of fat in liver cells.

The liver plays a crucial role in storing and releasing Vitamin K.

Bile emulsifies fats, aiding in their digestion and absorption.

Hepatocytes are the primary cells in the liver responsible for its various functions.

Cholecystokinin (CCK) triggers the release of bile from the liver.

Kupffer cells are specialized liver macrophages involved in immune defense.

ALT is a liver enzyme involved in amino acid metabolism and is predominantly produced by the liver.

Glucagon signals the liver to break down glycogen into glucose.

The portal triad includes the portal vein, hepatic artery, and bile duct, but not the hepatic vein.

Prothrombin time measures blood clotting and reflects the liver's synthetic function.

The hepatic portal triad includes the portal vein, hepatic artery, and bile duct, but not the hepatic vein.