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Function Of Liver Flashcards

(6 cards)

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Vascular functions of Liver

A
  • Blood Filtration
  • Blood storage
  • liver has reservoir of 500-600 cc at all times*
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Metabolic functions of Liver

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  • Carbs
  • Proteins
  • Fat
  • Detoxification
  • Steroid Metabolism
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Storage of Liver

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  • Glucose
  • Proteins : Albumin
  • Minerals: Iron, Cooper, Magnesium
  • Fat
  • Vitamins (A,D,E,K)
  • water soluble vitamins: B1, B2, B12, Folic Acid*
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4
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Mononucler Phagocyte System

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  • Breakdown WBC’s, RBC’s, & bacteria

- Breakdown of hemoglobin from old RBC’s to bilirubin

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Protein synthesis in the Liver

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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

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6
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Fatty Liver
High Cholesterol
High triglycerides

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This results from problems with the liver

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