by Konstantine Story
The liver is a powerhouse of the human body, playing a crucial role in metabolism, detoxification, and nutrient storage. This quiz will challenge your understanding of liver anatomy and its essential functions. Whether you’re a student, a healthcare professional, or just curious about human biology, this quiz will provide an engaging and informative experience. Good luck, and let’s see how well you know the liver!
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Liver Anatomy Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary function of the liver?
A. Pumping blood
B. Filtering toxins
C. Producing hormones
D. Absorbing nutrients
2. Which lobe of the liver is larger?
A. Left lobe
B. Right lobe
C. Caudate lobe
D. Quadrate lobe
3. What is the name of the ligament that divides the liver into left and right lobes?
A. Round ligament
B. Coronary ligament
C. Falciform ligament
D. Triangular ligament
4. Which cells in the liver are primarily responsible for detoxification?
A. Hepatocytes
B. Kupffer cells
C. Stellate cells
D. Endothelial cells
5. What is the name of the blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the liver?
A. Hepatic artery
B. Portal vein
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Hepatic vein
6. Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
A. Producing bile
B. Storing glucose
C. Producing red blood cells
D. Metabolizing drugs
7. What is the name of the small, pear-shaped organ that stores bile produced by the liver?
A. Pancreas
B. Gallbladder
C. Spleen
D. Kidney
8. Which segment of the liver is located between the inferior vena cava and the ligamentum venosum?
A. Segment I
B. Segment II
C. Segment III
D. Segment IV
9. Which structure carries nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver?
A. Hepatic artery
B. Portal vein
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Hepatic vein
10. What is the term for the small bile channels within the liver that collect bile produced by hepatocytes?
A. Bile ducts
B. Sinusoids
C. Canaliculi
D. Hepatic ducts
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