Role of the Liver Flashcards
1
Q
What kinds of carbohydrate metabolism happens in liver?
A
glycogenesis, glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
2
Q
Role of the liver in protein metabolism?
A
Builds protein
3
Q
Role of liver in fat metabolism?
A
Makes fat and cholesterol
4
Q
What does the liver store?
A
Glycogen and Vitamins A, D, and B12
5
Q
What does the liver do concerning substances such as hormones, drugs, poisoning including alcohol?
A
detoxifies toxic substances
6
Q
What does the liver do in the fetus?
A
Makes red blood cells
7
Q
The liver is involved in what system through the Kupffer cells?
A
Immune system
8
Q
Concerning the immune system what does the liver produce?
A
antibodies
9
Q
What kinds of hormones does the liver make?
A
steroid hormones
10
Q
What else does the liver manufacture?
A
Clotting factors
