Liver and Gallbladder

Question 1

What is the biliary system?

Answer 1

functions to create bile, used in digestion

Question 2

Where does the cystic duct come from?

Answer 2

gallbladder

Question 3

Where does the hepatic duct come from?

Answer 3

liver

Question 4

What do the cystic and hepatic duct form?

Answer 4

the common bile duct, empties in the duodenum

Question 5

What are the functions of the liver?

Answer 5

maintains blood glucose, breakdown of lipids and fats, protein metabolism, stores iron and vitamins, destroys damaged red blood cells, removes toxic substances, secretes bile

Question 6

What is bile?

Answer 6

yellowish-green liquid that aids in digestion and break down of fats

Question 7

Where is bile stored?

Answer 7

gallbladder

Question 8

What kind of common condition affects the gallbladder?

Answer 8

gallstones, cause blockage, removal can result in minor long-term problems

Question 9

Why can people only successfully donate only part of their liver?

Answer 9

the liver can regenerate

Question 10

What lifestyle changes are made if the gallbladder is removed?

Answer 10

a low-fat diet must be adopted, smaller amounts of fat are easier to digest