Function Of Liver

Question 1

Vascular functions of Liver

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Metabolic functions of Liver

Answer 2

• Carbs
• Proteins
• Fat
• Detoxification
• Steroid Metabolism

Question 3

Storage of Liver

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Mononucler Phagocyte System

Answer 4

• Breakdown WBC’s, RBC’s, & bacteria

- Breakdown of hemoglobin from old RBC’s to bilirubin

Question 5

Protein synthesis in the Liver

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Fatty Liver
High Cholesterol
High triglycerides

Answer 6

This results from problems with the liver