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Liver Circulation and Functions in Nutrient Regulation and Detoxification

Understand the circulation of blood through liver tissue, including the hepatic artery, portal vein, sinusoids, and hepatic vein. Learn about the liver's role in regulating nutrient levels, storage of nutrients, synthesis of plasma proteins and cholesterol, detoxification, erythrocyte breakdown, and the damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

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Liver Circulation and Functions in Nutrient Regulation and Detoxification

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  1. Option H4 Function of the Liver

  2. H.4.1Outline the circulation of blood through liver tissue, including the hepatic artery, hepatic portal vein, sinusoids and hepatic vein The _________ is the largest gland in the body and uniquely has an input of blood from two separate sources. Blood enters via the ______________ and _____________________ and travels through ______________ before leaving via the _________________.

  3. H.4.1Outline the circulation of blood through liver tissue, including the hepatic artery, hepatic portal vein, sinusoids and hepatic vein

  4. H.4.1Outline the circulation of blood through liver tissue, including the hepatic artery, hepatic portal vein, sinusoids and hepatic vein

  5. H.4.2Explain the role of the liver in regulating levels of nutrients in the blood

  6. H.4.3Outline the role of the liver in the storage of nutrients, including carbohydrate, iron, vitamin A and vitamin D.

  7. H.4.4State that the liver synthesizes plasma proteins and cholesterol. 

  8. H.4.5 State that the liver has a role in detoxification. • Detoxification is the ____________________________ • from a living organism • The liver plays a role in the detoxification of a number of • molecules, including _______, metabolic products, food • preservatives, ________________________

  9. H.4.6Describe the process of erythrocyte and hemoglobin breakdown in the liver, including phagocytosis, digestion of globin and bile pigment formation.   

  10. H.4.6Describe the process of erythrocyte and hemoglobin breakdown in the liver, including phagocytosis, digestion of globin and bile pigment formation.   

  11. H.4.7 Explain the liver damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption. • _________ is metabolized by the liver to form products that may be • toxic to cells (alcohol consumption also reduces _______________ • __________. • This leads to the replacement of healthy liver cells with __________ • ________, which reduces the liver's ability to: • __________ the body's supply of carbohydrates, fats and proteins • Produce _________ and remove toxins from the body • ____________________ around the body (blocks blood flow to and • from liver) • Over time this may lead to _____________________ and an increased • susceptibility to ______________

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