The structural unit of liver tissue, centered around a central vein with branches of the hepatic artery, portal vein and bile duct at the corners, is called a:

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The structural unit of liver tissue, centered around a central vein with branches of the hepatic artery, portal vein and bile duct at the corners, is called a:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The hepatic lobule is the structural unit centered on a central vein.

Question 2 of 5

Kupffer cells are found most commonly within the:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Kupffer cells reside in sinusoids, phagocytosing debris.

Question 3 of 5

Hepatocytes synthesize:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hepatocytes produce all these metabolic products.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following drugs is a dopamine antagonist?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Metoclopramide blocks dopamine, aiding gastric motility.

Question 5 of 5

Another name for the Myenteric plexus is the ________.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The myenteric plexus is also called Auerbach's plexus.

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