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What is the name of the form of lipid that enters the liver?
Chylomicrons
Do carbohydrates reduce cholesterol?
Carbohydrates do not turn into cholesterol, however they are linked to cholesterol levels in the blood. Some carbohydrates increase triglycerides which allow very low-density lipoproteins particles to be produced by the liver.
What does liver profile on a blood test request form mean?
This is a group of blood tests which all analyze liver function and tell how well your liver is doing its job. These tests usually include tests for bilirubin levels, and several liver enzymes.
The blood clotting protein made in the liver is called what?
The blood clotting protein made in the liver is called fibrin. Along with blood coagulation (the complex blood clotting process), fibrin is involved in signal transduction, platelet activation, and protein polymerization.
Why is the lost bond in a form of chain?
The liver will bring the sugar/glucose back into the blood
When the malaria parasite is transferred to the blood from a mosquito bite what organ does the parasite first infect?
A female Anopheles mosquito carrying the malaria-causing parasites bites a human and injects the parasites in the form of sporozoites into the bloodstream. The sporozoites travel to the liver and then invade the liver cells. These mature into schizonts, which rupture and release merozoites. This form of the malaria parasite invades red blood cells.
What is the chief storehouse of glucose?
The chief storehouse of glucose in the body is the liver. Glucose can be stored in the liver in the form of glycogen and released into the bloodstream when needed to maintain blood sugar levels.
What organs filter blood?
The Kidney filters the blood.
Do you have nitrogen in blood?
Yes, nitrogen is found in the blood in the form of urea, which is a waste product produced by the liver as it breaks down proteins. Urea is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in the urine.
What is the role of taurine in lipid digestion?
It plays a role in the oxidation of cholesterol into bile salts in the liver. This allows the cholesterol in to be excreted out of the body by changing it into a water soluble form (bile salts).
Which organ has anastomosing vessels?
The liver has anastomosing vessels, specifically the hepatic arteries and portal veins, which form an intricate network that supplies blood to the liver tissue. These vessels help ensure a continuous blood supply to the liver even if one vessel is obstructed.
What does insulin cause the liver to change glucose into?
Insulin causes the glucose in your blood to enter the cells for energy. It does not cause the liver to change glucose into anything. Your liver does, however, store extra sugar in the form of glucagon.
