The Power Of The Liver: What Does The Liver Do?

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1.

The liver takes breaks from detoxifying your body to rest.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The liver works constantly to detoxify our bodies as well as perform many other needed functions.

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2.

A lot of protein is bad for your liver.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Too much protein can back up the excretion process of toxic waste products like ammonia and urea.

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3.

What contributes to too much ammonia in your system?
- A.
  
  High protein consumption
- B.
  
  Damaged or weak liver
- C.
  
  Poor digestive abilities
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
All these factors influence the ability of the liver to process ammonia into urea and excrete it in a timely fashion.

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4.

Too much ammonia in your system can lead to...

Correct Answer
brain disease

Explanation
Brain disease can be a symptom of excessive prolonged high levels of ammonia in your body.

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5.

The liver is the largest gland in your body.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Weighing in at approximately four pounds, the liver is definitely the largest gland in your body.

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6.

The liver can regenerate how much of itself in only a little over a month (as long as not damaged by alcohol)?
- A.
  
  10-20%
- B.
  
  50%
- C.
  
  60-70%
- D.
  
  100%
Correct Answer
C. 60-70%

Explanation
As long as not damaged by alcohol, the liver can regenerate 60-70% of itself back to health in just over a month.

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7.

What does the liver secrete that the gallbladder produces?

Correct Answer
bile

Explanation
The liver secretes bile after digestion has occurred.

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8.

What vitamins does the liver extract and store? Check all that apply.
- A.
  
  Vitamin A
- B.
  
  Vitamin B12
- C.
  
  Vitamin C
- D.
  
  Vitamin D
Correct Answer(s)
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B12
D. Vitamin D

Explanation
The liver extracts these vitamins from the bloodstream and stores them for later use.

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9.

The liver both metabolizes and stores fat.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Depending on how much you eat, the liver metabolizes or stores fat.

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10.

In addition to detoxifying and aiding in digestion, the liver also performed these tasks:
- A.
  
  Regulates blood sugar
- B.
  
  Regulates the thyroid
- C.
  
  Breaks down hormones like adrenaline, aldosterone, estrogen and insulin after they have been used.
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The liver is an amazing organ and performs all these functions for us, constantly!

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The Power Of The Liver: What Does The Liver Do?

The liver takes breaks from detoxifying your body to rest.

A lot of protein is bad for your liver.

What contributes to too much ammonia in your system?

Too much ammonia in your system can lead to...

The liver is the largest gland in your body.

The liver can regenerate how much of itself in only a little over a month (as long as not damaged by alcohol)?

What does the liver secrete that the gallbladder produces?

What vitamins does the liver extract and store? Check all that apply.

The liver both metabolizes and stores fat.

In addition to detoxifying and aiding in digestion, the liver also performed these tasks: