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Metabolic function : )1
carbohydrate metabolism:
The liver is essential for maintaining a normal blood glucose level when glucose increases
in the blood the liver storing the excessive glucose as glycogen ( Glycogenesis ) and release
it when body need it
(Gluconeogenesis)
: fat metabolism
oxidation fatty acid and. formations lipoproteins, cholesterol, phospholipids
: Protein metabolism
)synthesis several proteins as plasma protein except gamma globulin), albumin
: Detoxification)3
liver is responsible for detoxifying the body by removing harmful Toxins, Drugs and other
substances from blood stream and converts these substances into less toxic compounds
that can be excreted
: Immune function)5
liver plays an important role in the body's immune system by removing bacteria,viruses and
other harmful substances from blood