Understanding the Liver: Functions and Importance

Understanding the Liver: Functions and Importance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Liam Anderson

Biology, Science

8th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video explains the liver's essential functions, including blood filtration, detoxification, immune response, blood clotting, digestion, and blood glucose regulation. It highlights the liver's structure, its role in filtering blood and removing toxins, the immune function of Cooper cells, the production of clotting factors, bile production for digestion, and the regulation of blood glucose levels in collaboration with the pancreas.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a vital organ?

Brain

Heart

Liver

Stomach

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of blood volume does the liver contain at any given time?

20%

13%

10%

5%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which vein carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver?

Jugular vein

Portal vein

Renal vein

Hepatic vein

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Kupffer cells are primarily responsible for which function?

Storing glucose

Producing bile

Destroying old red blood cells

Filtering toxins

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do Kupffer cells release to destroy pathogens?

Glucagon

Bile

Cytokines

Insulin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process called when blood thickens from a liquid to a gel?

Hemostasis

Coagulation

Filtration

Digestion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organ works with the liver to control blood glucose levels?

Heart

Kidneys

Pancreas

Lungs

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of bile in digestion?

Produces insulin

Breaks down fats

Absorbs carbohydrates

Breaks down proteins

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which vitamin is NOT fat-soluble and does not depend on bile for absorption?

Vitamin A

Vitamin D

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when blood glucose levels are high?

Pancreas releases glucagon

Liver breaks down glycogen

Liver releases glucose

Pancreas releases insulin

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