Liver Quiz

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body, but most of us know very little about it or what it does. How much do you know about your liver? Test your knowledge of the liver—take the Liver Quiz!

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The liver is:

the smallest internal organ in the body
a medium-sized internal organ
the body's largest internal organ

The three major body fuels managed by the liver are:

protein, vitamins, and minerals
carbohydrate, fat, and protein
glucose, fructose, and sucrose
glucose, iron, and protein

The liver is the only organ capable of synthesizing:

oxygenated blood
white blood cells
plasma
urea

Hepatitis C is responsible for about

one-tenth of liver transplants
one-fourth of liver transplants
one-third of liver transplants

The liver can alter or breaks down many toxins that are harmful to the body. These toxins include: (check all that apply)

alcohol
prescription drugs
over-the-counter vitamins and drugs
pollutants from food and water