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Liver & Biliary 1

Part 1 (RAD 135)

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What is the largest gland in the body? Liver
The____ lobe of the liver is the largest Right
The Falciform Ligament divides liver into the two major lobes on the- Anterior/Superior Surface
The Right Lobe has two minor lobes on the- Posterior/Inferior Surface
The _______ is posterior and inferior Quadrate Lobe
The __________ is true posterior (and more superior) Caudate Lobe
The __________ supplies oxygenated blood from the abdominal aorta to the liver Hepatic Artery
The ___________ carries blood from the digestive system to the liver for filtration Portal Vein
What is the primary function of the liver from an imaging standpoint? Production of Bile
The Liver secretes bile at the rate of _____ each day 1 to 3 pints (up to a quart)
Ducts carry bile to the ________ for storage Gallbladder
Ducts carry bile to the ________ for emulsification of fats Duodenum
Bile is released by- Muscular Contractions
Contractions are activated by_________ (a hormone released by the duodenum) Cholecystokinin
The Gallbladder is attatched to the_________ of the right lobe of the liver Inferior Surface
The Gallbladder is a Thin-walled musculomembranous sac usually found on the- Visceral surface of the right lobe (of the liver)
The Neck of the Gallbladder contains several folds along its length called the? Spiral Valve
The Neck of the Gallbladder is- Continuous with Cystic Duct
The Body of the Gallbladder is- Middle Main Portion
The Fundus of the Gallbladder is- Broad Portion farthest from the Cystic Duct
The position of gallbladder varies with Body Habitus
The Liver contains _________ that filter bacteria & debris from the blood Specialized Macrophages
The Liver breaks down Toxins (drugs, alcohol, hormones, etc.) for- Kidney Extraction
The Liver Converts excess cholesterol into Bile Salts
Blood Plasma Proteins, Cholesterol (LDL & HDL), Bile salts, and________ from RBC breakdown Bilirubin
______ is composed of water + bile salts + bilirubin + cholesterol Bile
The Liver stores and releases- Glucose (as glycogen)
The Liver stores and releases- Vitamins (fat-soluble: A, D, E & K; also water soluble B₁₂)
The Liver stores and releases- Iron (for red blood cell production)
The Liver breaks down- Excess Hormones
The Liver has ______ Lobes 4
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