the liver structure

Question 1

what is the function of the hepatic artery

Answer 1

supplies the liver with oxygenated blood from the heart

Question 2

why is the liver having a good blood supply from the HA important

Answer 2

to provide energy for respiration

Question 3

what is the function of the hepatic portal vein

Answer 3

carries deoxygenated blood with toxins and nutrients from the small intestine to the liver to be broken down

Question 4

what are sinusoids

Answer 4

where hepatic artery blood and hepatic portal vein blood mix

Question 5

why are sinusoids important

Answer 5

increases the amount of oxygen for all liver calls to work effectively and toxins and nutrients can be processed

Question 6

what are kupffer cells

Answer 6

deal and break down any pathogens or foreign material in the sinusoids so that hepatocytes are not affected

Question 7

what is the function of the conalicus

Answer 7

bile is drained into this which leads to the bile duct where it is stored and sent to the gall bladder

Question 8

what is the function of the hepatic vein

Answer 8

takes deoxygenated blood away from the liver