Liver my sweet Flashcards
(3 cards)
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
2
Q
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
3
Q
Whats oxidation
A
Oxidation is when a substance reacts and combines with oxygen.