Unit 16: Liver Function
Superorgan 500+ Functions we know of (probably many more Functions) A few of the diseases affecting the liver: Alcoholism (1 in 7) Hepatitis (1 in 70) Heroin + other drugs
Liver Functions Produces Bile Fat digestion 2. Regulates Carbohydrates raises or lowers Blood Glucose
Functions Amino Acid Metabolism Liver makes 12 of the 20 A.A. we need (Other 8 we need in our diet) Lipid Metabolism Makes AND excretes Cholesterol
Functions Makes plasma Proteins Clotting factors + Hemoglobin
Functions 6. Phagocytosis – Eats Cells Bacteria, RBC’s……
Not Notes Won’t destroy Viruses Hepatitis Virus
Not notes – Hepatitis other causes Infections: - viral - fungal - bacterial - parasitic Non infections: - alcohol - drugs - autoimmune - metabolic diseases
Functions Storage Vit A, B, D, E, K Iron + copper Glucose (24 hours)
Detoxification Destroys/eliminates poisons Alcohol All Drugs Environmental ***Overdose – more poison than the liver can destroy (Brain, Liver, Kidney…)
Not notes – Alcohol + Cirrhosis
Alcohol
Alcohol – liver cirrhosis
Be nice to your liver