Converting a straight recall question to a higher order thinking question on the liver

A 1. What does the liver do in the body?
a) It produces urea
b) It produces bile
c) It changes glucose to glycogen
d) All of the above

Revised version:
B 1. WHY is it critical for the liver to produce urea?
a) Top help change glucose to glycogen by stimulating insulin production
b) To prevent accumulation of a poison
c) To stimulate bile production for emulsification of fats
d) All of the above

Note: The B version of the liver question could not be fairly applied in assessment unless the teacher interactively for relationships and thus metacognition and CTS!
"If you are going to assess for "HOTS" you need to teach for "HOTS".

Converting a What/Which Question into a HOW/WHY type:

Example on Endocrine System:
(This seems okay for a drill if the endocrines are taught in isolation (no constructive or dialogical CTS) )
For unengaging teachers

2. The thyroid gland:
a) Produced insulin
b) Controls metabolism
c) Produced adrenalin
d) Is an endocrine gland

For relationships in engaging outcomes:

2. How does the Thyroid gland function to maintain homeostasis (internal control)?
a) It controls how quickly a person produces protein
b) It controls the production of high energy in the mitochondria of the cells
c) It works together with the adrenal gland in a feedback control loop
d) It directly controls the action of a parathyroids
e) Both a) and b)