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- Title:
- 07b_06_03 Metabolic and Synthetic Functions of the Liver 2
- Description:
- Apart from its unique role in biliary and drug metabolism, the liver is central to the metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates and proteins. Lactate, an end product of carbohydrate and protein metabolism, is an important fuel source. The coagulation system depends on clotting factors (proteins) produced in the liver. Other plasma proteins are equally important. The liver is very effective in converting ammonia to safe metabolites. It is also a key organ involved in the body’s immune system.
- Hierarchy:
- Anaesthesia (e-LA) > Core Training - Basic Sciences > e-LA Module 07b - Physiology > Gastrointestinal Physiology > 07b_06_03 Metabolic and Synthetic Functions of the Liver 2
- Author(s):
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Charl Jooste
- Created:
- 16 May 2012
- Last Major Update:
- 16 May 2012
- Keywords:
- 001-0687,Lactate, synthetic function, urea, immune function,1A01
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- Title:
- 07b_06_03 Metabolic and Synthetic Functions of the Liver 2
- Description:
- Apart from its unique role in biliary and drug metabolism, the liver is central to the metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates and proteins. Lactate, an end product of carbohydrate and protein metabolism, is an important fuel source. The coagulation system depends on clotting factors (proteins) produced in the liver. Other plasma proteins are equally important. The liver is very effective in converting ammonia to safe metabolites. It is also a key organ involved in the body’s immune system.
- Hierarchy:
- Anaesthesia (e-LA) > Core Training - Basic Sciences > e-LA Module 07b - Physiology > Gastrointestinal Physiology > 07b_06_03 Metabolic and Synthetic Functions of the Liver 2
- Author(s):
-
Charl Jooste
- Created:
- 16 May 2012
- Last Major Update:
- 16 May 2012
- Keywords:
- 001-0687,Lactate, synthetic function, urea, immune function,1A01
- Quicklink:
- 001-0687