Liver Anatomy and Function Quiz

What is the largest internal organ in the human body?

• Kidneys

• Heart

• Liver

• Lungs

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

• Regulating glycogen storage

• Detoxifying metabolites

• Synthesizing proteins

• Producing insulin

How many lobes does a pig liver have compared to a human liver?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Six

What is the primary function of bile produced by the liver?

• Digesting proteins

• Breaking down carbohydrates

• Digesting lipids

• Synthesizing vitamins

Where is bile stored before it is released into the small intestine?

• Stomach

• Liver

• Gallbladder

• Pancreas

What is the role of the hepatic artery in the liver?

• Supplies arterial blood to the liver

• Carries deoxygenated blood to the liver

• Drains bile from the liver

• Stores glycogen

Which vein carries blood from the lower half of the body to the heart?

• Hepatic vein

• Inferior vena cava

• Portal vein

• Superior vena cava

What percentage of the liver's blood supply is provided by the hepatic portal vein?

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

What is unique about the liver's ability to regenerate?

• It cannot regenerate

• It can fully regenerate from 40% of its mass

• It regenerates faster than any other organ

• It can regenerate from 10% of its mass

What is the function of the esophageal notch in the liver?

• Produces hormones

• Connects to the pancreas

• Allows passage of the esophagus

• Stores bile