This is a classified summary
of liver functions .
a- Protein metabolism
- Synthesis of albumin, alpha & beta globulins.
- Synthesis of coagulation
factors.
- Synthesis of urea from
ammonia.
b - Carbohydrate metabolism
- Aftér meals: Glycogenesis &
Lipogenesis.
- During fasting: glycogenolysis & gluconeogenesis.
- Synthesis, esterification
& excretion of cholesterol.
- Synthesis & degradation
of triglycerides.
- Synthesis of
lipoproteins.
d - Bile pigments metabolism
- Uptake, Conjugation with glucuronic acid & Excretion.
e - Bile salts metabolism
- Synthesis from cholesterol & Excretion.
f - Detoxification of drugs & toxins
g - Endocrine functions
h - Haematopoietic functions
- During foetal life & in certain diseases.
i- Immune
functions
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