Exam 2- liver functions

Question 1

functions of liver

Answer 1

metabolism/storage of fat, carbs, protein, vitamins/minerals,
blood volume reservoir
purifies blood
create blood clotting factors

Question 2

cells of the liver

Answer 2

lobules = functional units
hepatocytes = liver cell that can regrow
kupffer cells = remove toxins

Question 3

portal circulation leads to what

Answer 3

first pass effect

Question 4

LFTs (liver function tests)

Answer 4

ALT (inc)
AST
Alk phos

bilirubin (inc)
ammonia (inc)
PTT (inc)
protien (dec)
albumin (dec)

Question 5

jaundice is caused by

Answer 5

inc bilirubin in bloodstream

Question 6

types of jaundice

Answer 6

hemolytic - breakdown of RBCs
hepatocellular- liver unable to take up bilirubin
obstructive- obstructive bile flow

Question 7

bilirubin is what

Answer 7

breakdown of heme (hemoglobin)

Question 8

direct bilirubin

Answer 8

AKA conjugated
liver is working but obstruction

Question 9

indirect bilirubin

Answer 9

AKA unconjugated
bilirubin is overproduced or impaired liver
more common