Human Nutrition (Liver) Flashcards
What is the liver?
A complex organ with many functions
What does the liver break down?
It breaks down red blood cells
What does the liver make?
Bile
How does the liver detoxify the body?
By breaking down poisons such as alcohol and drugs
What does the liver do by breaking down poisons such as alcohol and drugs?
It detoxifies the body
What does the liver break down?
It breaks down excess amino acids to form urea
What does the liver convert glucose into?
Glycogen
What does the liver convert glucose into glycogen for?
Storage
What does the liver convert excess carbohydrates to?
Fat
What does the liver convert into glycogen?
Glucose
What does the liver convert into fat?
Carbohydrates
What vitamins does the liver store?
Vitamin D
What minerals does the liver store?
3
Iron
Copper
Zinc
What does the liver make?
2
Plasma proteins
Cholesterol
What does the liver make plasma proteins for?
To be used in blood clotting
