When explaining the role of liver Kupffer cells to a group of ...

[Coya19@aol.com]

When explaining the role of liver Kupffer cells to a group of nursing students, which of the following statements about the function of these cells is most accurate?
 
  A)
  The primary function of Kupffer cells is to secrete bile.
  B)
  These cells are the functional unit of the liver and are responsible for all liver secretions.
  C)
  The cells are capable of removing and phagocytizing old and defective blood cells.
  D)
  The role of the Kupffer cells is to provide at least 50 of cardiac output each minute to each lobular of the liver.

Question 2

When counseling a group of overweight individuals, the nurse should stress that during parties, the oxidation of alcohol provides how many kilocalorie/gram to one's diet?
 
  A)
  4 kcal/g
  B)
  5 kcal/g
  C)
  7 kcal/g
  D)
  9 kcal/g

[joshraies]

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
C

Feedback:

Kupffer cells are reticuloendothelial cells that are capable of removing and phagocytizing old and defective blood cells, bacteria, and other foreign material from the portal blood as it flows through the sinusoid. This phagocytic action removes enteric bacilli and other harmful substances that filter into the blood from the intestine. Small tubular channels in the liver secrete bile. The functional unit of the liver is lobule. Approximately 25 of blood per minute enters the liver through the hepatic artery.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
C

Feedback:

The oxidation of proteins provides 4 kcal/g; fats, 9 kcal/g; carbohydrates, 4 kcal/g; and alcohol, 7 kcal/g.

[Coya19@aol.com]

Excellent

[jordangronback]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it