Functions of the liver

Question 1

Clearance of

Answer 1

e.g. aldosterone, drugs

Question 2

Filtration of

Answer 2

e.g. antigens

Question 3

Storage of

Answer 3

e.g. fat soluble vitamins

glucose

Question 4

Homeostasis e.g.

Answer 4

glucose levels

Question 5

Secretion of

Answer 5

e.g. bile salts

Question 6

Synthesis of

Answer 6

e.g. albumin

clotting factors

Question 7

Metabolism of

Answer 7

e.g. vit D, drugs