The largest chemical factory in the human body is…….
a) lung
b) liver
c) heart
d) brain
Bile secreting cells of the liver are called
a) hepatocytes
b) cnidocytes
c) kuppffer cells
d) bilocytes
Which of the following is/are the function/s of liver in fat metabolism?
a) synthesis of lipoproteins
b) synthesis of cholesterol and phospholipids
c) lipogenesis
d) all of these
Explanation: lipogenesis is the process in which fatty acids and glycerol are converted for storage in subcutaneous tissue and other storage depots.
Most of the body proteins are synthesized in……..
a) pancreas
b) liver
c) stomach
d) small intestine
The amino group of amino acid is converted into ammonia by……………
a) pancreas
b) liver
c) stomach
d) small intestine
Explanation: this process is called deamination. The liver converts toxic ammonia into less toxic urea
Which of the following organ plays a vital role in detoxification and destruction of endogenous and exogenous harmful substance?
a) pancreas
b) liver
c) stomach
d) small intestine
Explanation: Kupffer cells digest and destroy cellular debris and any invading bacteria
