Function Of Liver Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Vascular functions of Liver
A
- Blood Filtration
- Blood storage
- liver has reservoir of 500-600 cc at all times*
2
Q
Metabolic functions of Liver
A
- Carbs
- Proteins
- Fat
- Detoxification
- Steroid Metabolism
3
Q
Storage of Liver
A
- Glucose
- Proteins : Albumin
- Minerals: Iron, Cooper, Magnesium
- Fat
- Vitamins (A,D,E,K)
- water soluble vitamins: B1, B2, B12, Folic Acid*
4
Q
Mononucler Phagocyte System
A
- Breakdown WBC’s, RBC’s, & bacteria
- Breakdown of hemoglobin from old RBC’s to bilirubin
5
Q
Protein synthesis in the Liver
A
Liver breaks down Protein and that leads to Urea & Amino Acids
When these amino acids can’t leave the body they build up and can lead to
Metabolic Acidosis
6
Q
Fatty Liver
High Cholesterol
High triglycerides
A
This results from problems with the liver
