1. Bile secretion Essential for fat absorption
in the intestine. -metabolic
funcitons of the liver
2. Glycogen conversion Process of converting sug-
ar into stored glycogen.
metabolic functions of the
liver
3. Bilirubin excretion Removal of hemoglobin
metabolism waste prod-
uct. metabolic functions of
the liver
4. Coagulation factor synthesis Production of proteins
necessary for blood clot-
ting. metabolic functions
of the liver
5. Drug metabolism Chemical alteration of
drugs by the liver. meta-
bolic functions of the liver
6. Viral hepatitis Liver inflammation caused
by viral infection.
7. Alcoholic liver disease Liver damage due to ex-
cessive alcohol consump-
tion.
8. Amino Acid Metabolism Altered processing of
amino acids due to liv-
, er dysfunction. impair-
ment of the liver function
9. Ammonia Metabolism Impaired conversion of
ammonia, leading to toxi-
city.impairment of the liver
function
10. Protein Metabolism Disruption in protein syn-
thesis and breakdown. im-
pairment of the liver func-
tion
11. Carbohydrate Metabolism Abnormal glucose regula-
tion and storage. impair-
ment of the liver function
12. Lipid Metabolism Impaired processing of
triglycerides and choles-
terol. impairment of the
liver function
13. Hepatitis A (HAV) RNA virus transmitted via
fecal/oral route.
14. Hepatitis B (HBV) DNA virus spread through
parenteral/sexual contact.
15. Hepatitis C (HCV) RNA virus primarily trans-
mitted through blood.
16. Hepatitis D (HDV) Defective RNA virus requir-
ing HBV for infection.