liver Flashcards
1
Q
The liver is right under the ______ and is ______!!
A
The live is right under the Diaphragm and is HUGE!!
2
Q
What is the digestive function of the liver?
A
To produce bile that gets stored in the gallbladder and then is sent to the Duodenum through the common bile duct
3
Q
Gallbladder
A
Storage place for bile
4
Q
What is the function of bile?
A
Bile emulsifies fats so they can mix with H20 and be broken down by enzymes more easily
5
Q
What are other 6 important functions of the liver?
A
- Detoxifies blood recieved from intestines
2.Acts as a glucose regulator for body
3.produces blood proteins
4.Destroys old RBCs. converts HB to iron,beliroven.. - converts ammonia to urea
6.Stores macrophages that are used to combat infection
6
Q
What will the liver do if a person needs more glucose?
A
-the liver will put it in blood by breaking down glycogen
7
Q
what will the liver do if there is too much glucose?
A
-put glucose back in liver as glycogen
8
Q
what will liver do If glucose/glycogen run short?
A
liver will convert AAs to glucose
