Liver Notes Q

Question 1

The diaphragm separates which two cavities?

Answer 1

Thoracic and abdominal cavities

Question 2

Which of the following describes the location of the liver?

Answer 2

Occupies the right hypochondriac, epigastric, and part of the left hypochondriac regions

Question 3

The largest lobe of the liver is:

Answer 3

Right lobe

Question 4

What is the function of hepatocytes in the liver?

Answer 4

Acting as the main functional cells of the liver

Question 5

True or false

The diaphragm is longer on the left side than the right.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

True or false

The Bare Area of the liver is a region on its surface that is not covered by peritoneum.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The _________ lobe of the liver is a small lobe located on the posterosuperior
surface of the left lobe, bounded by the Porta Hepatis, fossa of the IVC, and ligamentum venosum.

Answer 7

Caudate

Question 8

The muscular extension that anchors the diaphragm to the vertebral column is called the _______.

Answer 8

Crus

Question 9

A tongue-like projection of the right lobe, more common in women, is known as __________ lobe.

Answer 9

Riedel’s

Question 10

List the four lobes of the liver.

Answer 10

Right, left, quadrate, and caudate lobes

Question 11

Which fissure separates the right and left lobes of the liver?

Answer 11

Main lobar fissure

Question 12

The right intersegmental fissure divides the right lobe into which segments?

Answer 12

Right anterior and posterior segments

Question 13

Which ligament attaches the superior surface of the liver to the diaphragm?

Answer 13

Coronary ligament

Question 14

Which of the following describes the primary blood supply to the liver?

Answer 14

75% from the portal vein and 25% from the hepatic arteries

Question 15

True or false

The ligamentum teres is an obliterated fetal remnant of the umbilical vein.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

True or false

Morrison’s pouch is located between the liver and the diaphragm.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

The _______ lobe of the liver is bounded by the Porta Hepatis, fossa of the IVC,
and ligamentum venosum.

Answer 17

Caudate

Question 18

The ________ ligament attaches the anterior surface of the liver to the anterior
abdominal wall and divides the right and left lobes.

Answer 18

Falciform

Question 19

The hilum of the liver, where structures enter or exit, is known as the _______.

Answer 19

Porta hepatis

Question 20

Name the three hepatic veins that transport blood from the liver to the IVC.

Answer 20

Right hepatic vein, middle hepatic vein, and left hepatic vein

Question 21

Which duct directly drains bile from the liver lobes?

Answer 21

Right and left hepatic ducts

Question 22

Which part of the gallbladder is the most superior?

Answer 22

Fundus

Question 23

Which of the following structures is not part of the biliary system?

Answer 23

Duodenum

Question 24

True or false

The gallbladder is located between the caudate and right lobes of the liver.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

True or false

The outer covering of the gallbladder wall is made of connective tissue.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

The main function of bile is to help in the digestion of _________.

Answer 26

Fat

Question 27

The ________ duct connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct.

Answer 27

Cystic

Question 28

List the three layers that make up the wall of the gallbladder.

Answer 28

Inner mucosa with folds (rugae), muscularis layer of smooth muscle, and an outer layer of connective tissue.