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Liver (Biliary system (Associated ducts (Hepatic ducts (Left, right,…

- - - - Left, right, common
- - - - glucose released from glucogen
  - - - lactate
      - Glycerol
      - glucogenic amino acids
- - - - VLDL and LDL
        
        Delivers lipids to body tissue
      - Different in lipid and protein content
      - Chylomicron
        
        From small intestine
        
        High lipid content
        
        Transports lipids from GI to liver
      - HDL
        
        Scavenges excess cholesterol in the plasma and returns it to liver
      - Lipoproteins function to transport lipids through the bloodstream with their dual lipid-protein content
- - - - Activates vitamin D
- - - - Induces osmotic return of water to blood vessels from interstitial space
    - - Transports lipids and fat soluble vitamins
      - Involved in immune response
    - - Involved in clotting response
    - - Used to convert amino acids into those necessary for formation of plasma protein
- - - - Kupffer cells
      - Constantly exposed to gut-derived bacteria
    - - Triad portals
        
        Hepatic veins (nutrient rich)
        
        Portal artery (oxygen vein)
        
        Bile duct