Hepatitis Infections Flashcards
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What is the role of the liver
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- Protein synthesis
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Metabolic breakdown
- Proteins–> amonnia and urea
- Storage of carbs in the form of glycogen
- Cholesterol synthesis
- Detoxification and excretion of toxic substances
- Produces bile, a compound needed to digest fat and to absorb vitamin ADEK
- Produces protiens
- Removes bacteria from the blood
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