CCTN LIVER SECTION Questions with Correct
Solutions
What DOES THE LIVER DO? - ANSWER Digestion/Bile/cholesterol production to emulsify fats
and remove waste products. Regulation of amino acid production.
Detoxifies: Filters blood out of the GI tract
Blood processing: Produces Albumin, a large protein, for proper transportation of fluid within
the interstitial and vascular space. It recycles old RBC's and disposes of the billirubin. It also
creates blood plasma that transports nutrients, hormones, and fatty acids to the body.
Processes hemoglobin for its iron content.
Storage: The liver stores glycogen reserves, fat-soluble vitamins, copper, and iron.
Coagulation needs: The liver sends hormones and proteins required for the clotting cascades
Immune response: The liver produces immune factors and removes bacteria from the
bloodstream.
Hormone metabolism: Plays a major role in sex hormones.
Metabolism of carbs, fats, proteins, and glucose: Aids in regulating blood glucose along with the
pancreas to maintain normal blood glucose. It also converts Ammonia, a by-product of protein,
into ureic acid for the kidneys to dispose of which helps regulate pH levels.
WHERE IS THE LIVER FOUND IN THE BODY? - ANSWER The liver is found on the Right Upper
Quadrant of the body just below the diaphragm.
, WHAT ARE THE TWO BILE DUCT DZ'S INVOLVED WITH LIVER TXP? - ANSWER Intrahepatic bile
duct Dz
Extrahepatic Bile duct Dz
DEFINE EXTRAHEPATIC BILE DUCT. - ANSWER It is the external part of the Liver that the
common bile duct intersects with the gallbladder through the gallbladder duct that is
responsible for carrying acids/enzymes to the Small intestine to digest fatty foods.
DEFINE INTRAHEPATIC BILE DUCT. - ANSWER It is the internal bile duct that passes through and
drains bile from the liver.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF EXTRAHEPATIC BILE DZ? - ANSWER Secondary Billiary Cirrhosis
Congenital Abnormalities
Urea Cycle Enzyme Deficiency
Homozygous Hypercholesterolemia
Primary Hyperoxaluria
Familial Amylodiotic Polyneuropathy
Caroli Dz
Primary Scerlosing Cholangitis
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF INTRAHEPATIC BILE DZ? - ANSWER Billiary Atresia
Solutions
What DOES THE LIVER DO? - ANSWER Digestion/Bile/cholesterol production to emulsify fats
and remove waste products. Regulation of amino acid production.
Detoxifies: Filters blood out of the GI tract
Blood processing: Produces Albumin, a large protein, for proper transportation of fluid within
the interstitial and vascular space. It recycles old RBC's and disposes of the billirubin. It also
creates blood plasma that transports nutrients, hormones, and fatty acids to the body.
Processes hemoglobin for its iron content.
Storage: The liver stores glycogen reserves, fat-soluble vitamins, copper, and iron.
Coagulation needs: The liver sends hormones and proteins required for the clotting cascades
Immune response: The liver produces immune factors and removes bacteria from the
bloodstream.
Hormone metabolism: Plays a major role in sex hormones.
Metabolism of carbs, fats, proteins, and glucose: Aids in regulating blood glucose along with the
pancreas to maintain normal blood glucose. It also converts Ammonia, a by-product of protein,
into ureic acid for the kidneys to dispose of which helps regulate pH levels.
WHERE IS THE LIVER FOUND IN THE BODY? - ANSWER The liver is found on the Right Upper
Quadrant of the body just below the diaphragm.
, WHAT ARE THE TWO BILE DUCT DZ'S INVOLVED WITH LIVER TXP? - ANSWER Intrahepatic bile
duct Dz
Extrahepatic Bile duct Dz
DEFINE EXTRAHEPATIC BILE DUCT. - ANSWER It is the external part of the Liver that the
common bile duct intersects with the gallbladder through the gallbladder duct that is
responsible for carrying acids/enzymes to the Small intestine to digest fatty foods.
DEFINE INTRAHEPATIC BILE DUCT. - ANSWER It is the internal bile duct that passes through and
drains bile from the liver.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF EXTRAHEPATIC BILE DZ? - ANSWER Secondary Billiary Cirrhosis
Congenital Abnormalities
Urea Cycle Enzyme Deficiency
Homozygous Hypercholesterolemia
Primary Hyperoxaluria
Familial Amylodiotic Polyneuropathy
Caroli Dz
Primary Scerlosing Cholangitis
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF INTRAHEPATIC BILE DZ? - ANSWER Billiary Atresia
