Test 2: Liver Function and Bilirubin Metabolism Flashcards
What are the functions of the liver?
-carbohydrate metabolism
-protein metabolism
-lipid metabolism
-storage (glycogen, fat, vit., iron)
-detoxification
-porphyrin synthesis
The liver is hematopoietic organ for ______ only.
fetus
The liver is ________g in normal adult.
1400-1600
The liver functions for metabolism and synthesis includes…
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, porphyrins,
and bile acids (cholesterol)
The liver synthesizes most plasma proteins except ______________ and ____________.
immunoglobulins & hemoglobin
The liver is responsible for storage of….
Iron, glycogen, metabolic end products and xenobiotics to less/
non-toxic form.
*increases water solubility for excretion
The liver synthesizes most plasma proteins except _____________ and ___________.
immunoglobulins, hemoglobin
Stellate cells in stimulated state are transformed into ___________ producing cells.
collagen*
-Responsible for Fibrosis & eventually cirrhosis
What is the function of Stellate cells in the normal (Quiescent state)?
-Vit A storage
-Nitric oxide synthesis
The liver is Divided into 2 primary lobes (4 total) that are abundantly vascularized (~___ ml/min) from hepatic artery to hepatic vein
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____________ is structural unit of the liver: cords of liver cells (hepatocytes radiate from
central vein.
Lobule
Each lobule contains a branch of ________, __________, _________.
hepatic artery, portal vein, and bile duct.
What is referred to as “Triot”
hepatic artery, portal vein, and bile duct.
The lobule boundary is formed by __________ made of connective tissue.
portal tract
Lobule:
Between cords are vascular spaces (sinusoids) lined by _____________ and __________ cells.
endothelial and Kupffer’s cell
Bile _____________ are channels located between hepatocytes that interconnect and
eventually drain into larger bile ducts.
canaliculi
phagocytic macrophages that are specific to the liver
Kupffer’s cells
(parenchymal) cells that are responsible for metabolic functions
Hepatocytes
Increased ALT and AST means that __________ are damaged.
hepatocytes
The liver process endogenous and exogenous compounds by ___________.
biotransformation
—> a series of chemical alteration by “ENZYME ACTIVITY”
Carbohydrate metabolism:
(storage of glucose in form of glycogen)
Glycogenesis
Carbohydrate metabolism:
(release of glucose from glycogen)
Glycogenolysis
Carbohydrate metabolism:
(synthesis of glucose from amino acid or lactic acid precursors)*
Gluconeogenesis
What is the primary source for blood glucose?
Glycogen
[Glycogen]liver fluctuates depending on usage
The synthesis and release of glycogen from the liver is controlled by what hormones?
Insulin, glucagon, glucocorticoids, T3/T4 (thyroid hormone)
Normal blood glucose: _________ mg/dl, (regardless of last meal time)
ATP and NADH are produced by what
70-110***
Required for normal brain and tissue function
ATP and NADH are produced from oxidation of glucose and fatty acids.
Fasting blood glucose levels should be less than _______.
100 mg/dl
After meal liver has ____ hrs of glycogen reserve.
** Depletion of reserve leads to increased lipolysis (increasing the FA) and gluconeogenesis
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All plasma proteins (except Igs & Hb) are synthesized in the liver.
* Neonates retain some ___________ synthesis
hemoglobin
under normal conditions the rate of protein synthesis =
rate of protein degradation.
Excessive amino acids are converted to ______ and _______ for excretion
ammonia and urea
Amino acids can also be used for gluconeogenesis, ___________ or _________ reactions
transamination or deamination
What are transamination reactions catalyzed by?***
alanine aminotransferase (ALT) &
aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
-for amino acid metabolism
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) & 5’-nucleotidase (NT) signifies what kind of damage?
Damaged canalicular membrane and biliary obstruction
γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT) signifies what kind of damage?
Hepatocellular and obstructive disorders
What is important for bone metabolism and is elevated in kids?
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
What will increase with damage to hepatobiliary cells?
AST and ALT!***
Increased GGT can be associated with…
alcoholism
List 4 functions of proteins synthesized in liver
-nutrition
-oncotic blood pressure
-coagulation
-transport
Some key proteins include…
-albumin
-alpha 1 antitrypsin
-HDL
-Thyroxine binding protein
-heptoglobin
with acute Hepatic Diseases, what changes in plasma protein concentrations are seen?
not much change
With severe liver diseases what proteins are decreased ?
Short lived hepatic proteins [Transthyretin (T4 carrier), Prothrombin]
What is the half life of transthyretin?
prothrombin?
24-48 hours
about 60 hours
In advanced cirrhosis, what plasma proteins are decreased?
-all liver-synthesized plasma proteins decreases
-increased Igs (to maintain oncotic pressure)
What lipids dose the liver synthesize?
-cholesterol (free & esters)
-free fatty acids
-triglycerides
-sphingolipids
-phospholipids
increased or decreased lipid synthesis with dietary intake?
increased
-lipids are repackaged by liver with specific proteins and transported as lipoproteins (VLDL, LDL)
What happens with increased carbohydrate intake?
Acetyl CoA —> fFA —-> TG
70% of synthesized cholesterol is esterified with FA from phosphatidyl
choline by…
LCAT (lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase)
cholesterol synthesis is necessary for…
1) Cell membrane fluidity
2) Bile acid formation (helps emulsify digested lipids for absorption)
What is the final excretory metabolite of cholesterol?
bile acids
80% of cholesterol is converted into what 4 major bile acids?***
-cholic acid
-chemodeoxycholate
-deoxycholic acid
-lithocholic acid
Bile acids are conjugated with amino acids (________ and ________) forming
conjugated bile salts.
glycine & taurine
Bile salts are released into intestinal lumen to emulsify and absorb ______ and ________ from diet.
TG, cholesterol
what is the cofactor for lipase to work?
colipase
What is it called when the liver breaks down FAs for energy? (occurs when glycogen is depleted)
lipolysis
FFA —> AcetylCoA —> CO2 +NADH
Excess acetyl-CoA formation (as might occur in Fasting, DM or Alcohol
intoxication) and limited amounts of NAD+/NADP+ results in hepatic
synthesis of ______ bodies
ketone
What substances does the liver store?
Iron, glycogen, amino acids(?), vitamins (A & B12), Lipid (transient).
How is iron stored in the liver?
as ferritin (and some hemosiderrin)
Only the ______ & _______ contains **glucose-6-phosphatase which converts glucose-6-phosphate to glucose.
liver and kidneys
Liver is primarily responsible for detoxification of…
poisons, drugs and toxic
metabolic end products
What converts heme to biliverdin?
heme oxygenase