By Veronique Belmar
Our Liver plays an important role
in the Mechanical Digestion of Lipids;
that is because it secretes Bile. What is the purpose of Bile? Bile breaks Large Fat
Globules into smaller Droplets
of Fat that are more easily broken
down. Liver Cells have other
functions, required for healthy survival. They play a vital role in the Metabolism of foods. For example, they
help maintain a Normal Blood Glucose Concentration
by carrying on Complex and Essential Chemical
Reactions.
Further, Liver Cells carry on the First
Steps of Protein and Fat Metabolism and synthesize several kinds of Protein Compounds. They release them
into the Blood, where they are called the Blood
Proteins or Plasma Proteins. Prothrombin
and Fibrinogen, two of the Plasma Proteins formed by the Liver Cells, play
essential parts in Blood Clotting.
In addition, Albumin, is another Protein made by the Liver Cells, helps maintain
Normal Blood Volume. It is important to note
here that Liver Cells, Detoxify
various Poisonous Substances, such
as Bacterial Products, and certain Drugs. Liver Cells Store several substances: Iron,
and Vitamins A and D.
Did You Know that the Liver is assisted by an interesting
structural feature of the Blood Vessels
that supply it? The Hepatic Portal Vein
Delivers Blood directly from the Gastrointestinal
Tract to the Liver. This arrangement allows Blood that has just absorbed Nutrients and other Substances to be processed by the Liver before being distributed
throughout the body. As a result excess Nutrients and Vitamins can be stored
and Toxins can be removed from the Bloodstream.
WOW! Amazing Stuff, Don’t You Think?
