What Is an Important Function of the Liver

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is an important function of the liver?

• A) Produce insulin
• B) Maintain glucose levels in the blood
• C) Produce thyroxine
• D) Secrete estrogen
• E) Secrete testosterone

Identify the effects of work schedules on adult health and lifestyle.

Acknowledge the role of social beliefs and stereotypes in shaping attitudes towards work, family, and social mobility.

Understand the biological and physiological changes that occur in adulthood, including declines in fertility, vision, and hearing.

Identify factors that impact health and longevity, such as alcohol consumption, exercise, and prescription medication use.

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Definitions:

Pectoralis Major

The pectoralis major is a large chest muscle that contributes to arm flexion, rotation, and the movement of the shoulder.

Pelvic Diaphragm

A muscular sheet at the base of the pelvis, consisting mainly of the levator ani and the coccygeus muscles, which supports pelvic organs.

Levator Ani

A group of muscles in the pelvis that support the pelvic organs.

Bulbospongiosus

A muscle of the perineum that acts to compress the bulb of the urethra, aiding in the expulsion of urine or semen.