Liver anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Apical surface vs. basolateral surface
A
Apical: bile canaliculi
Basolateral: sinusoids
2
Q
Zones
A
Zone 1: periportal zone: viral hepatitis
Zone 2: intermediate zone
Zone 3: pericentral vein (centrilobular): ischemia, p450, toxic, and alcoholic hepatitis.
3
Q
Space of Disse
A
Lymphatic drainage
4
Q
Blood flow
A
From zone 1 (portal) to zone 3 (systemic)
