Liver is an essential organ of the body. Its functions are numerous which are briefly summarised below: 1. In Connection with Blood and Circulation: i. R.B.C. formation—in foetal life. ii. R.B.C. destruction—in adult life. iii. Storehouse of blood and regulates blood volume. iv. Relation with blood clotting. a. Manufactures prothrombin (with the help of vitamin K) and fibrinogen and thus [...]
The following points highlight the nineteen important functions of liver. Some of the functions are: 1. Production of Bile 2. Deamination 3. Excretion 4. Glycogenesis 5. Glycogenolysis 6. Lipogenesis 7. Gluconeogenesis 8. Detoxification 9. Haemopoiesis 10. Synthesis is Blood Proteins 11. Secretion of Heparin 12. Lymph Formation 13. Synthesis of Vitamin A 14. Secretion of Enzymes and Others. Function # [...]
The following points highlight the nine main tests for assessing the functions of liver. The tests are: 1. Bile Pigment Metabolism in Health and in Jaundice 2. Tests for Carbohydrate Metabolism 3. Tests for Plasma Protein Concentration 4. Tests for Detoxifying Functions 5. Test for Excretion of Foreign Substances 6. Tests for Blood Coagulation 7. Tests for Serum Enzymes and [...]