Liver A&P

Question 1

liver location

Answer 1

–right epigastric region
–enclosed in peritoneum

Question 2

liver morphology

Answer 2

–largest organ in body
–has fibrous capsule that divides it into left and right lobes

Question 3

lobules

Answer 3

functional units of liver

Question 4

how is lobule constructed?

Answer 4

each lobule has rows of hepatic cells (hepatocytes) arranged around a central vein

Question 5

sinusoids

Answer 5

between hepatocytes and are lined with Kupffer cells

Question 6

Kupffer cells

Answer 6

remove bacteria and toxins from the blood

Question 7

functions of the liver

Answer 7

–digestive
–endocrine
–hematologic
–excretory

Question 8

digestive functions of liver

Answer 8

–bile secretion
–processing and storing fats, carbs, proteins, and minerals

Question 9

endocrine functions of liver

Answer 9

–metabolism of glucocorticoids, mineralcorticoids, and sex hormones
–regulation of carb, fat, and protein metabolism

Question 10

hematologic functions of liver

Answer 10

–temporary storage of blood
–removal of bilirubin from bloodstream
–synthesis of blood clotting factors

Question 11

excretory functions of liver

Answer 11

–excretion of bile pigment
–excretion of cholesterol
–synthesis of urea
–detoxification of drugs and other foreign substances