Understanding the Human Digestive System

Where is the liver located in the human body?

• Center of the abdomen

• Right side of the abdomen

• Left side of the abdomen

• Lower abdomen

Which blood vessel brings blood to the liver?

• Pulmonary vein

• Superior vena cava

• Aorta

• Hepatic artery

What is the primary function of bile in the digestive system?

• Breaking down proteins

• Stimulating appetite

• Facilitating fat digestion

• Enhancing carbohydrate absorption

What color is bile?

• Blue

• Yellow

• Greenish

• Red

Which substance is secreted by the liver to aid in digestion?

• Gastric acid

• Mucus

• Insulin

• Bile

Which organ stores bile produced by the liver?

• Pancreas

• Stomach

• Gall bladder

• Small intestine

What role does the pancreas play in digestion?

• Produces digestive juices

• Absorbs nutrients

• Stores bile

• Filters blood

What does the liver store for energy?

• Sugars

• Minerals

• Proteins

• Water

The Liver is responsible for?

• Store bile
• Produce bile
• creates enzymes

Stores bile & releases it into the small intestine. If you have a fatty diet, then you might find stones here

• gallbladder

• liver

• pancreas

• stomach