Liver: Chemical Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of the liver?
A
- The largest internal organ.
- Underneath the diaphragm.
2
Q
What is one of the functions of the liver?
A
It produces and secretes bile.
3
Q
What does bile do?
A
Emulsifies fats (breaking them down into tiny droplets).
4
Q
What are the tiny droplets that fats are broken down into called?
A
Micelles
5
Q
What are micelles easily broken down by?
A
Lipases
6
Q
What is another function of the liver?
A
All blood travelling to the capillaries of the small intestine go directly to the liver before the heart.
7
Q
Why does the blood travelling to the capillaries of the small intestine go directly to the liver before the heart?
A
For the removal of toxins.
8
Q
What is a third function of the liver?
A
Producing and storing various nutrients including glycogen and A, D, E, and K.
