liver

Question 1

what is the hepatic portal vein

Answer 1

veins that deliver nutrient rich blood to the liver form by blood capillaries

Question 2

what is the hepatic artery

Answer 2

it is a blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood from the heart to the liver

Question 3

what is the hepatic vein

Answer 3

it is a vein that carries the blood received from the hepatic portal vein away from the liver and to the heart

Question 4

where does excess glucose go in the body

Answer 4

excess glucose is returned to the liver and stored as glycogen

Question 5

what are amino acids used for in the body?

Answer 5

they are used for the synthesis of new protoplasm for growth and repair of worn out parts of the body. they are also used for the synthesis of enzyme and peptide hormones

Question 6

where does excess amino acids go to in the body

Answer 6

they are deaminated by the liver to form urea which are excreted by the kidneys as urine

Question 7

where do excess fats go to in the body

Answer 7

excess fats are stored in adipose tissues under the skin surface and around the heart and kidneys. this protecrs organs from mechanical shock

Question 8

what are the functions of the liver

Answer 8

1. regulation of blood glucose concentration
2. fat digestion
3. metabolism of amino acids and formation of urea
4. break down of alcohol
5. break down of hormones
6. break down of old red blood cells