Liver And Pancreas

Question 1

About the liver

Answer 1

• largest solid organ of body
• largest gland
• located below diaphragm
• made up of 4 lobes (right, left, quadrate, and caudate lobes)

Question 2

Liver functions

Answer 2

• processes blood that passes through the digestive system
• nutrient rich blood is supplied by hepatic portal vein
• O2 blood comes from hepatic artery, blood leaves through hepatic veins
• functional units are called lobules

Question 3

Liver responsibility

Answer 3

• production of bile, blood plasma proteins, cholesterol
• storage of excess glucose in form of glycogen
• regulate amino acids
• process hemoglobin
• conversion of ammonia to urea
• purification of blood (clears out drugs and other toxins)
• regulate blood clotting
• controlling infections by boosting immune favors and removing bacteria

Question 4

Pancreas

Answer 4

• 6-10 inches long and located by back of abdomen behind stomach
• wider (head) lies near the duodenum, tail lies near spleen
• made up of exocrine and endocrine tissue
• secretes hormones into blood stream

Question 5

Pancreas and digestion

Answer 5

• secretes enzymes to small interims that help breakdown fats and proteins
• secretes sodium bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid that reaches small intestine