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NP2- Liver
Question | Answer |
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What is the largest organ in the body? | Liver |
The liver is divided into 2 ______. | lobes |
The two lobes of the liver are further divided into _______. | lobules |
Lobules are made up of layers of ______. | hepatocytes |
Where is the liver located? | Right to midrange upper abdomen. |
What surrounds the liver? | A fibrous capsule that contains blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves. |
What is an early sign of liver problems? | Non-specific discomfort or pain. |
What is the main function of the liver? | Filtration and toxin removal |
How does most of the blood enter the liver? | portal vein |
Aside from the portal vein, what is another source of blood flow into the liver? | hepatic artery |
What is the state of the blood that enters into the liver? | non-oxygenated |
At what rate does the portal vein flow? | 1000-1200 mL/min |
At what rate does the hepatic artery flow? | 500 Ml/min |