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Hepatocytes ensure that our blood coagulates so we don't bleed to death, that cell communication is tip-top and that we are able to carry fats in the bloodstream. Other functions of the hepatocytes include the transformation of carbohydrates (from alanine, glycerol and oxaloacetate), protein storage, start of the formation and secretion of bile and urea, and detoxification and excretion of substances. Thanks to these main cells, we are able to fight off disease, produce waste, transport materials throughout the body and process everything from drugs and insecticides to steroids and pollutants.
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The major functions of liver cells are: blood glucose regulation; fat metabolism; mineral storage; vitamin storage; protein metabolism; bile production; hormone breakdown; detoxification; and heat generation.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMy anser is that the liver clears out your system , kind of , it like takes the alcohol and stuff out of your body so you don't get poisoned , how ever you can get liver poisoning if you drink too much and you work your liver to much , your liver is a very important organ in your body,.
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∙ 12y agolivers main function is to "clean" your bloodBasically its a big filter things like drugs and alcohol are filtered here. it also produces bile and houses the galbladder which holds the bile. ( helps in digestion of fatty foods).
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∙ 11y agoThe main function of a liver is to produce a store glycogen
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∙ 9y agoThe function of the liver is to purify the body by filtering out impurities. It also aids in digestion by manufacturing important chemicals that the body requires.
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∙ 11y agoWhat will happen with the failure of the liver
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How do cells help the liver function?
they eat each other
What is Diffuse hepatocellular disease liver?
Affects hepatocytes and interferes with liver function
Is liver cirrhosis and liver abscess the same?
No. Cirrhosis is a degeneration of cells, leading to impaired liver function and liver damage. Where as a liver abscess is an accumulation of pus.
What are liver function teste?
My little boy had one of these recently. A liver function test is done to determine how well the liver works. Its done by taking a blood sample and testing how many liver cells are detected in the bloodstream. A high amount of cells detected would mean there's a problem with how well your liver is working.
Is liver cancer cirrhosis?
Liver cancer is not the same as liver cirrhosis. Cancer is a replication of malignant (or, "damaged") cells, which gradually take over an organ, reducing the function, and may spread to other parts of the body. (i.e, cancer cells growing and taking over the liver, reducing function). Whereas cirrhosis is vast amounts of scarring to the hepatocytes (liver cells), which make up the liver. (i.e liver cells, which are already in existence, being damaged). Cirrhosis does not spread to other parts of the body.
What liver function test indicates excessive breakdown of red blood cells?
Indirect bilirubin
Name one hormone and state its function?
* Insulin - released by pancreas - encourages liver and muscle cells to absorb glucose from the blood; stimulates the conversion of glucose ----> glycogen in liver/muscle cells.
Dna makes what protein in a cell?
DNA does not manufacture specific proteins. It codes for many different proteins that depend upon the cell's function. Liver cells' DNA manufactures different proteins that match the function of the liver. Kidney cells' DNA manufactures different proteins that match the function of the kidneys.
How do liver cells work?
They work well unless you drink alcohol. Basically a liver cell filters out substances taht can be harmful to the body, but alcohol and a number of other less popular substances severely damage the abilities of the liver cells over time. All i really know about liver cells is that there also called hepatocytes. LFTs or liver function tests can be used to assess the functioning of the liver cells. I guess that they receive oxygen via diffision.
How could a substance that stops the synthesis of m RNA?
An inhibition of mRNA synthesis will not only affect the liver but all organs and the body itself. Cells transcribe DNA to mRNA which is translated into the cytosol to proteins. The proteins in liver cells will work in various capacities to help it fulfill its function of detoxification and processing. If these proteins are not present in liver cells, the cells will eventually die, as will the liver itself.
What is the tissues of the liver and their function?
Liver tissue is made up of two types of cells: karat parenchymal and non-parenchymal cells. The karat parenchymal cells are known as hepatocytes. There are several types of non-parenchymal cells: Sinusoidal hepatic endothelial cells, Kupffer cells and hepatic stellate cells. The liver has a number of functions, including synthesizing hormones and breaking down substances for metabolization by the body's various systems.
How does a liver cell differ from a heart cell?
brain cells are activated by brain genes and heart cells are activated by heart genes. that's how they function, by their genes
