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Detailed Study of Liver Anatomy and Functions

Detailed Study Of Liver Anatomy And Functions

Explore the anatomy and functions of key digestive system organs: the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Learn about their roles, common diseases, and overall impact on health in this focused educational content.

Questions: 26 | Attempts: 11 | Last updated: Oct 27, 2025

Sample Question 1
What is the primary function of the liver in the human body?

D. Its main function involves the production of red blood cells.

Is a gland and plays a major role in metabolism with numerous functions in the human body, including regulation of glycogen storage, decomposition of RBC, plasma protein synthesis, hormone production, and detoxification.

B. Its primary role is to regulate body temperature.

C. The liver functions as the main organ for hearing.

A. It is mainly responsible for lung function.

Sample Question 2
What is the function of the falciform ligament?

Aids in breathing by separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Anchors the small intestine to the back wall of the abdominal cavity.

Connects the kidney to the bladder for urine filtration.

Is visible on the front of the liver, divides the liver into a left and a much larger right lobe.

Sample Question 3
Left Lobe (of the liver)

Is smaller and more flattened than the right. It is situated in the epigastric and and left hypochondriac regions. Its upper surface is slightly convex and is molded on to the diaphragm.

Is the same size and shape as the right lobe. It is located in the lower back region. Its upper surface is deeply grooved.

Is larger and more round than the right. It is situated in the lower abdominal region. Its upper surface is concave and smooth.

Is completely separated from the right lobe. It is found in the pelvic cavity. Its upper surface is irregular and jagged.