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7439573 
Book/Book Chapter 
Anatomy and physiology of the liver 
Yang, LL 
2021 
Springer 
Cham, Switzerland 
Anesthesia for hepatico-pancreatic-biliary surgery and transplantation 
15-40 
English 
The liver is a highly complex organ involved in maintaining the health and balance of multiple systems of the body. It is found in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen and receives a dual blood supply from the portal vein and the hepatic artery. As such, vast amounts of nutrients enter the liver, providing the necessary materials and energy for carbohydrate, protein, and lipid synthesis and metabolism. The liver is also a vital site for the metabolism and clearance of exogenous drugs. In addition, the liver is a storage organ and plays a role in regulating the haematological and endocrine systems. This chapter discusses the liver’s macroscopic and microscopic anatomy from a functional perspective, followed by a thorough discussion of its various physiological functions. 
liver anatomy; liver physiology; carbohydrate metabolism; protein metabolism; lipid metabolism; drug metabolism; drug clearance; storage; coagulation; vitamins 
Milan, Z; Goonasekera, C 
9783030513306