Functions of The Liver

Question 1

Glucose Storage

Answer 1

Stores glucose as glycogen (stimulates by insulin)

Question 2

Protein, Lipoprotein + Cholesterol Synthesis

Answer 2

• Synthesises most blood proteins + lipoproteins that act as transporters
• Synthesises albumin transporters

Question 3

Digestion: bile salts

Answer 3

Bile salts are detergents that emulsify fats in the intestines

Question 4

Storage of Fat Soluble Vitamins

Answer 4

• Vitamins A,D,E + K

- Can be stored in fat reserves

Question 5

Toxin + Drug Metabolism

Answer 5

Liver enzymes metabolise many toxins, the by-products are excreted in the bile or released into bloodstream to be excreted by kidneys