Liver, pancreas and gallbladder pathology Flashcards
What does the liver produce?
bile
what is the purpose of albumin in the body
facilitator in movement of small molecules in the body
billruin and calcium
The liver is the sole source of what protein?
albumin
what is the endergonic role of the liver?
enzymes that facilitate digestion of protein carbs and fat.
what is the endocrine role of the pancreas
the pancreas secretes glucagon and insulin
what is the main function of the gallbladder?
reservoir for bile, stores and concentrates, expels to duodenum in response to food
where does hepatic disease show?
RUQ pain
referred msk pain in the right shoulder or back
Dark urine is a predictor of
bilirubin and/or dehydration
Yellow stool is a predictor of
build up of bilirubin
why does edema and ascites occur with hepatic disease
portal hypertension, blood travels from the GI, GB and pancreas and sleep and liver
