Liver Flashcards
1
Q
metabolic functions
A
breaking down old cells, storing iron for future blood cell synthesis, passing broken down products for excretion, detoxifying poisons
2
Q
how does lactic acid get from muscle cells to the liver?
A
through the blood stream
3
Q
the liver converts lactic acid into what?
A
glucose
4
Q
O2 debt is paid when . . .
A
glucose has been fully broken down via aerobic
5
Q
hepatic vein
A
adjusts food levels, blood between liver and heart
6
Q
hepatic artery
A
oxygen, between blood and liver
7
Q
hepatic portal vein
A
blood with digested food, between intestines and liver
