Liver and Pancreas Physiology: Interactive Quizzes for Medical Students

Question 1

Select the primary role of bile.

Accepted Answer

Aiding in the digestion and absorption of fats

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Neutralizing stomach acid

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Breaking down carbohydrates

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Transporting waste materials from the liver

Question 2

Indicate the hormone responsible for stimulating the pancreas's secretion of digestive enzymes.

Accepted Answer

Cholecystokinin

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Secretin

Question 3

Which pancreatic cells produce insulin?

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Beta cells

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Alpha cells

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Delta cells

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F cells

Question 4

Name the condition characterized by persistent inflammation of the pancreas.

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Pancreatitis

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Cirrhosis

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Hepatitis

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Cholecystitis

Question 5

Identify the primary mechanism used by the liver to detoxify alcohol.

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Oxidation

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Glucuronidation

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Hydrolysis

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Acetylation

Question 6

Select the symptom that is NOT associated with pancreatic cancer.

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Frequent urination

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Jaundice

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Weight loss

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Abdominal pain

Question 7

Name the enzyme secreted by the pancreas that digests proteins.

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Trypsin

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Amylase

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Lipase

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Pepsin

Question 8

Identify the function of the gallbladder.

Accepted Answer

Storing and concentrating bile

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Secreting bile directly into the small intestine

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Producing digestive enzymes

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Filtering blood

Question 9

The hepatic portal vein carries blood from which of the following to the liver?

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Stomach and intestines

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Kidneys

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Liver

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Spleen

Question 10

Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels?

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Adrenaline

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Cortisol

Question 11

Which cells of the pancreas secrete digestive enzymes?

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Exocrine cells

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Endocrine cells

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Bile duct cells

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Islet cells

Question 12

What is the main function of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Both insulin and glucagon secretion

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Insulin secretion

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Glucagon secretion

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Bile production

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an effect of glucagon?

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Lowers blood glucose levels

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Stimulates glycogen breakdown

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Inhibits glucose uptake by cells

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Promotes glucose production in the liver

Question 14

Which organ is responsible for metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?

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Liver

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Pancreas

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Kidneys

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Stomach

Question 15

Which type of gland is the pancreas?

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Both exocrine and endocrine gland

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Exocrine gland

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Endocrine gland

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Accessory organ of digestion

Question 16

Which of the following is a primary detoxification function of the liver?

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Converting ammonia to urea

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Metabolizing carbohydrates

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Secreting bile

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Storing vitamins

Question 17

Which hormone stimulates glycogen breakdown in the liver?

Accepted Answer

Glucagon

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Insulin

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Somatostatin

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Cholestyramine

Question 18

Select the hormones secreted by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.

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Insulin and glucagon

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Cortisol and adrenaline

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Thyroid hormone and calcitonin

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Growth hormone and prolactin

Question 19

Which condition is characterized by insufficient insulin secretion?

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Diabetes mellitus type 1

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Diabetes mellitus type 2

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Cushing's syndrome

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Addison's disease

Question 20

Identify the primary function of bile produced by the liver.

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Emulsifying fats

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Neutralizing gastric acid

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Absorbing vitamins

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Regulating blood sugar levels

Question 21

What process is responsible for converting excess glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver?

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Glycogenesis

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Gluconeogenesis

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Glycolysis

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Lipogenesis

Question 22

Select the hormone that inhibits the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bicarbonate.

Accepted Answer

Somatostatin

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Cholecystokinin

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Secretin

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Gastrin