Functions and Roles of the Liver

The video explains the liver's crucial role in the body's metabolic system. It processes blood to maintain nutrient levels, detoxifies harmful substances, and metabolizes drugs. The liver also produces essential proteins, cholesterol, and bile, aiding in digestion and infection prevention. Its functions are vital for maintaining overall health.

Where is the liver located in the human body?

• Lower side of the abdomen

• Right upper side of the abdomen

• Left upper side of the abdomen

• Center of the abdomen

What is one of the primary functions of the liver?

• To purify blood

• To produce insulin

• To store oxygen

• To produce red blood cells

How does the liver handle carbohydrates?

• Breaks them down into sugar

• Stores them as fats

• Converts them into proteins

• Excretes them as waste

What does the liver do with toxic substances in the blood?

• Detoxifies them

• Uses them to build muscle

• Converts them into energy

• Stores them for later use

Which of the following is produced by the liver to prevent excessive blood loss?

• Blood clotting factors

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

• Antibodies

What important substance for cell structure is produced by the liver?

• Glucose

• Hemoglobin

• Cholesterol

• Insulin

Which vitamin is produced by the liver?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

What is the role of bile produced by the liver?

• To break down proteins

• To aid in digestion and break down fats

• To store vitamins

• To produce red blood cells

Where is bile stored after being produced by the liver?

• In the intestines

• In the gallbladder

• In the stomach

• In the pancreas

How does bile help in fighting infections?

• By reducing inflammation

• By destroying bacteria

• By producing antibodies

• By increasing white blood cells