Anatomy and physiology of Liver

Question 1

Hepatic Vein

Answer 1

carry blood out of the liver to inferior vena cava

Question 2

Hepatic Artery

Answer 2

Carries oxygen rich blood into the liver

Question 3

Hepatic portal vein

Answer 3

Nutrient rich
blood flow- from intestines, stomach,
spleen and pancreas

Question 4

Bile duct

Answer 4

Flow of bile out of the gallbladder

Question 5

Function of liver

Carbohydrate metabolism

Answer 5

Hepatic portal vein rich in glucose. Absorption and release of glucose by hepatocytes help with homeostasis
Liver converts glucose to glycogen and stores in liver and muscles
liver converts glycogen–> glucose in presence of glucagon

Question 6

Function of liver

Fat metabolism

Answer 6

Hepatocytes produce bile – mixture of water, bile salts, cholesterol and bilirubin.
Bile serves three main functions:
1. Break down fats so more easily digested
2. helps absorb vitamins A,D,E,K
3. Helps remove toxins and metabolic waste - bilirubin and cholesterol