Liver my sweet Flashcards

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1
Q

What metabolic reactions functions does the liver carry out

A

controls amino acid levels

synthesis of plasma proteins

destruction of red blood cells

production of bile

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2
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How does the liver involve itself in respiration

A

1) Liver removes the lactic acid when its transferred to it by blood streams

2) The liver either oxidises into CO2 or water repaying oxygen debt

or its converted to glucose then it is converted to glycogen for aerobic respiration in cells

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3
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Whats oxidation

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Oxidation is when a substance reacts and combines with oxygen.

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