(1) LIVER Flashcards

1
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Chief metabolic organ

A

Liver

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2
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The liver is a large organ divided unequally into 2 lobes by

A

falciform ligament

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3
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o functional unit of the liver
o for metabolic & excretory fxn

A

Lobules

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4
Q

2 major cell types of liver

A

o Hepatocytes (80%)
o Kupffer cells

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5
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▪ For major fxn of liver (metabolic processes)
▪ For regenerative process of liver

A

Hepatocytes

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6
Q

▪ Hepatic macrophage
▪ Phagocyte for infection
▪ Lines the sinusoid of the liver

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Kupffer cells

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7
Q

FUNCTIONS OF THE LIVER

“All proteins are synthesized by liver except immunoglobulins (synthesized by lymphocytes).”

A

Synthetic Function

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8
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FUNCTIONS OF THE LIVER

“Involved in the metabolism of bilirubin.”

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Conjugation Function

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9
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FUNCTIONS OF THE LIVER

“Bile eliminates cholesterol, bile salts, etc.”

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Excretory and Secretory Function

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10
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FUNCTIONS OF THE LIVER

“Stores fat & water-soluble vitamins (vit A,D,E,K) glycogen, etc.

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Storage Function

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