Liver Flashcards
1
Q
How much of the total body weight is the liver?
A
2.5%
2
Q
How much of the resting metabolic rate is the liver?
A
20%
3
Q
Functions
A
Undertakes a wide repertoire of metabolic reactions
body’s main carbohydrate storage (glycogen)
source of glucose and maintains blood glucose concentration at 4.0-5.5mM
Can interconvert nutrients
key role in lipoprotein metabolism (transport of triglycerides and cholesterol)
