LIVER

Question 1

The chief metabolic organ

Answer 1

LIVER

Question 2

Synthesizes majority of biochemical substances

Answer 2

liver

Question 3

FUNCTIONAL UNIT of the liver

Answer 3

Lobules

Question 4

What is the function of lobules?

Answer 4

responsible for all metabolic and excretory functions of the liver

Question 5

Cell type that performs major functions of the liver and responsible for
the regenerative properties of the liver

Answer 5

Hepatocytes (80%)

Question 6

macrophage that lines the sinusoid of the liver

Answer 6

Kupffer Cells (20%)

Question 7

Blood percentage supply that are from Hepatic artery

Answer 7

25%

Question 8

Blood percentage supply that are from Portal vein

Answer 8

75%

Question 9

Majority of proteins are synthesized by the liver, except
__________ , which are produced by the __________.
This is called?

Answer 9

Immunoglobulins
Lymphocytes
Synthetic Function

Question 10

process involved in bilirubin metabolism

Answer 10

Conjugation Function

Question 11

protect from potentially toxic substance
absorbed by the intestine

Answer 11

Detoxification and Drug Metabolism

Question 12

excretion of bile (involved in elimination of
cholesterol and other bile salts)

Answer 12

Excretory and Secretory Function

Question 13

serves as storage site for all fat soluble (ADEK), some water
soluble vitamins, and glycogen

Answer 13

Storage Function