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 two major diseases of liver. The diseases are: 1. Liver Damage 2. Jaundice. Disease # 1. Liver Damage: i. Hepatitis: (a) The liver becomes tender and enlarged following continued excessive intake of alcohol. The patient may become jaundiced. (b) If alcohol intake is continued, acute liver failure may arise with deep jaundice and several cerebral [...]