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Functions of the Liver

Storage 
Degradation 
Metabolism 
Synthesis 

#Pathophysiology #Functions #Liver #Hepatology #Synthesis #Storage #Metabolism
Functions of the Liver ... Metabolism Synthesis ... #Pathophysiology ... #Functions #Liver ... #Hepatology #Synthesis
Liver Chemistry Tests - AST, ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase and Bilirubin Metabolism
AST and ALT:
 • AST: liver
Liver Chemistry ... phosphatase: • Synthesis ... due to increased synthesis ... clearance - AP synthesis ... Bilirubin #Hepatology #Pathophysiology
Lipoprotein Metabolism

Enterocytes release absorbed lipids the form of triglyceride-rich chylomicrons. These are acted upon by endothelial
transported to liver ... The liver uses this ... cholesterol to synthesize ... return to the liver ... Cholesterol #Metabolism #Pathophysiology
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
Growth Hormone: • Liver ... expression/protein synthesis ... endocrinology #pathophysiology
Calcium homeostasis is a process controlled by chiefly by hormones vitamin D and PTH. 
Vitamin D
circulation via synthesis ... processes in the liver ... #Pathophysiology
Acute-phase Reactants Synthesized in the Liver 
Positive acute-phase reactants (concentrations increase with acute inflammation)
 - Immune-related
Synthesized in the Liver ... #Synthesized #Liver ... #Synthesis #Hepatology ... #pathophysiology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
protein C and S Pathophysiology ... DIC • Severe Liver ... : - Impaired synthesis
SEX HORMONE SYNTHESIS, REGULATION, AND FUNCTION - Steroidogenesis

#Pathophysiology #Steroidogenesis #Androgens #Glucocorticoids #Mineralocorticoid
SEX HORMONE SYNTHESIS ... Steroidogenesis #Pathophysiology
Steroid Synthesis Pathway

(OH, hydroxy; HSD, hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase; DHEA, dehydroepiandrosterone; pink, common enzymes affecting CAH, purple –
Steroid Synthesis ... CaoimheCostigan #Steroid #Synthesis ... Pathway #metabolism #pathophysiology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Acute Liver Injury ... Causes of Acute Liver ... salts augment synthesis ... ALP - Due to synthesis ... source - Tests of synthetic