Fundamentals of Liver Disease - Abnormal Liver Tests 2.0-Module 1

Module 1 - Anatomy & Physiology of the Liver

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Tamara Taddy from Yale University discusses liver anatomy and physiology, focusing on the vascular, parenchymal, and biliary systems. The liver has dual blood supply from the portal vein and hepatic artery, divided into anatomical segments crucial for surgeries. Hepatic lobules are the liver's building blocks, with hepatocytes arranged around central veins. Supporting cells like Kupfer and stellate cells play key roles. The biliary system, essential for bile production, drains through bile ducts into the duodenum. Bilirubin metabolism and liver functions in metabolism, detoxification, immunity, and digestion are highlighted. Liver plays a crucial role in various processes, including synthesis and detoxification.

Keywords

liver anatomy

liver physiology

Physiology

Anatomy

Fundamentals of Liver Disease