What cells in the liver perform the metabolic functions of the liver? Kupffer cells phagocytic cells hepatocytes biliary epithelial cells

why liver is called as the metabolic factory of the body

Besides detoxification of drugs such as acetaminophen, the liver is involved in and regulates several different biochemical pathways. Which of the following is NOT a biochemical activity of the liver?Question 34 Answer Choices   A.  Regulation of carbohydrate metabolism such as glycogenolysis, glycogenesis, and gluconeogenesis   B.  Production of lipases and bile for fat digestion   C.  Deamination of amino acid and conversion of the resulting ammonia to urea   D.  Lipid metabolism, including cholesterol and lipoprotein synthesis

Which of the following is a function of the liver?Multiple ChoiceIt stores vitamin C.It forms glucose from noncarbohydrates.It produces red blood cells.It secretes chymotrypsin.

Hepatocytes carry out a number of different functions.Which statements describe functions that occur in hepatocytes?Function 1: combining ammonia and carbon dioxide via the ornithine cycle.Function 2: storage of glycogen and some vitamins and mineralsFunction 3: breakdown of drugs and alcoholQuestion 14Select one:A.Only 2 and 3B.1, 2 and 3C.Only 1D.Only 1 and 2

The specialised tissues and organs involved in metabolic regulation include:Group of answer choicesLiver, skeletal muscle, adipose tissue and brainBrain, kidneys, adipose tissue and red blood cellsBrain, spleen, kidneys and adipose tissueLiver, kidneys, brain and red blood cells