The Power Of The Liver: What Does The Liver Do?
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The liver takes breaks from detoxifying your body to rest.
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True
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False
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Explore the critical functions of the liver in this engaging quiz. Learn about its role in detoxification, protein processing, and ammonia regulation, and discover its remarkable regenerative capabilities. Essential for students and health enthusiasts aiming to understand vital organ functions.
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A lot of protein is bad for your liver.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Too much protein can back up the excretion process of toxic waste products like ammonia and urea.Rate this question:
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What contributes to too much ammonia in your system?
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High protein consumption
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Damaged or weak liver
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Poor digestive abilities
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
All these factors influence the ability of the liver to process ammonia into urea and excrete it in a timely fashion.Rate this question:
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Too much ammonia in your system can lead to...
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brain diseaseExplanation
Brain disease can be a symptom of excessive prolonged high levels of ammonia in your body.Rate this question:
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The liver is the largest gland in your body.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Weighing in at approximately four pounds, the liver is definitely the largest gland in your body.Rate this question:
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The liver can regenerate how much of itself in only a little over a month (as long as not damaged by alcohol)?
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10-20%
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50%
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60-70%
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100%
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A. 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.Rate this question:
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What does the liver secrete that the gallbladder produces?
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bileExplanation
The liver secretes bile after digestion has occurred.Rate this question:
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What vitamins does the liver extract and store? Check all that apply.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin B12
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin D
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A. Vitamin A
A. Vitamin B12
A. Vitamin DExplanation
The liver extracts these vitamins from the bloodstream and stores them for later use.Rate this question:
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The liver both metabolizes and stores fat.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Depending on how much you eat, the liver metabolizes or stores fat.Rate this question:
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In addition to detoxifying and aiding in digestion, the liver also performed these tasks:
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Regulates blood sugar
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Regulates the thyroid
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Breaks down hormones like adrenaline, aldosterone, estrogen and insulin after they have been used.
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All of the above
Correct Answer
A. All of the aboveExplanation
The liver is an amazing organ and performs all these functions for us, constantly!Rate this question:
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Sep 13, 2015Quiz Created by
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