Question

Considering the normal functions of the liver, describe how 3 of the functions would present in an abnormal manner

Answer 1

The normal primary functions of liver are:

• Bile production and excretion
• Excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones and drugs.
• Metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates
• Blood detoxification and purification

The abnormalities of these 3 functions leads to:

• Bile passes through the bile duct and is stored in the gall bladder and during and after meal, bile gets excreted from the gall bladder and it passes into duodenum through the bile duct. This bile helps with the digestion and absorption of proteins, fats, vitamins, nutrients and in the elimination of bilirubin, cholesterol and other toxins from the body. So, the abnormalities in these functions of liver leads to malabsorption of vital nutrients and this causes accumulation of toxic substances in the body. If the bile is not produced in the body, it can lead to complications like removal of gall bladder. So, our body depends mostly on the functions performed by the liver.

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