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

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    The liver both metabolizes and stores fat.

    • True
    • 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.

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

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  • 2. 

    The liver is the largest gland in your body.

    • True

    • 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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  • 3. 

    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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  • 4. 

    A lot of protein is bad for your liver.

    • True

    • 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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  • 5. 

    What contributes to too much ammonia in your system?

    • High protein consumption

    • Damaged or weak liver

    • Poor digestive abilities

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 6. 

    The liver takes breaks from detoxifying your body to rest.

    • True

    • False

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

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  • 7. 

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

    • Regulates blood sugar

    • Regulates the thyroid

    • Breaks down hormones like adrenaline, aldosterone, estrogen and insulin after they have been used.

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The liver is an amazing organ and performs all these functions for us, constantly!

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  • 8. 

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

    • 10-20%

    • 50%

    • 60-70%

    • 100%

    Correct Answer
    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.

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  • 9. 

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

    • Vitamin A

    • Vitamin B12

    • Vitamin C

    • Vitamin D

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Vitamin A
    A. Vitamin B12
    A. Vitamin D
    Explanation
    The liver extracts these vitamins from the bloodstream and stores them for later use.

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  • 10. 

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

    Correct Answer(s)
    brain disease
    Explanation
    Brain disease can be a symptom of excessive prolonged high levels of ammonia in your body.

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