Questions and Answers
What is the main function of the hepatic duct?
Transport bile to the gallbladder and duodenum
What is the source of 70–80% of the bilirubin produced in adults?
Degradation of the haem moiety of haemoglobin
What is a special feature of the liver?
Ability to regenerate
What optimizes the function of hepatocytes?
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What is the role of the liver in relation to bilirubin?
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Study Notes
Liver Functions
- The main function of the hepatic duct is to collect and transport bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.
- The source of 70–80% of the bilirubin produced in adults is the breakdown of hemoglobin from senescent red blood cells.
- A special feature of the liver is its unique ability to regenerate and repair itself.
- The space of Disse, a narrow region between hepatocytes and hepatic sinusoids, optimizes the function of hepatocytes.
- The liver plays a crucial role in relation to bilirubin, as it takes up bilirubin from the bloodstream, conjugates it, and excretes it into the bile for elimination.
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