Liver Anatomy & Physiology | Parts of Liver | Structure & Functions of Liver

Liver Anatomy & Physiology | Parts of Liver | Structure & Functions of Liver

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1. Anatomy & Physiology of Liver Introduction Parts of liver Structure of liver Functions Subscribe pharmacy burner YouTube/Pharmacy Burner

2. Liver : Liver is the largest gland & largest internal organ of the body. It is situated below the diaphragm. Weight – 1 to 2 kg Location – It is situated in the right h ypochondriac, epigastric & left h ypochondriac region of abdominal c avity. YouTube/Pharmacy Burner

3. Parts/Lobes of Liver : Liver has 4 Lobes - 1) Right lobe 2) Left lobe 3) Caudate lobe 4) Quadrate lobe Fissure for teres ligament is the region of liver, where various veins, arteries, and other structure leaves/enter the gland(Liver). YouTube/Pharmacy Burner

4. Structure of Liver : Lobules – Lobules are the tiny f unctional u nits, that binds t ogether to form liver. Lobules are formed by cuboidal Cells(hepatocyte), which arranged i n pairs and start from central vein. YouTube/Pharmacy Burner

5. Sinusoids – exists between two p airs of lobules, which contain m ixed blood from portal vein & Hepatic artery. Kupffer cells(Hepatic macrophages) – are presents in the line of s inusoids, which destroy/digest a ny foreign particle flowing to the l iver. YouTube/Pharmacy Burner

6. Sinusoid drain blood into central vein, which is merged with hepatic vein. Hepatic vein empty into inferior vena cava. YouTube/Pharmacy Burner

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8. Functions of Liver : Liver produce and excretes important substances which helps in process of digestion. (Bile, Hormones, Cholesterol… etc.) Liver metabolize fats, proteins, carbohydrates, drugs,… etc. It store the glycogen, vitamins and minerals. Liver breaks erythrocytes & defense against microbes. It excretes the bilirubin. Liver filters all of the blood in the body, and breaks the poisonous substances. (Alcohol, Drugs,.. etc.) Liver produce heat. YouTube/Pharmacy Burner

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