NURS-6521 / NURS6521 / NURS 6521 Mid-Term Weeks 1-6 Summary & Study Guide
Cirrhosis: a disease in which normal liver cells are replaced by scar tissue. As liver cells die, the organ makes less of the proteins that regulate fluid retention & blood clotting and the liver loses its ability to metabolize the pigment bilirubin. Liver/Hepatic functions : • Produces proteins that help clot blood • Removes / neutralizes poisons, drugs and alcohol • Manufactures bile that helps the body absorb fats & cholesterol • Helps maintain normal blood sugar levels • Regulates hormones
Escuela, estudio y materia
- Institución
- Walden University
- Grado
- NURS-6521 / NURS6521 / NURS 6521 (NURS6521/NURS6521/NURS652)
Información del documento
- Subido en
- 19 de octubre de 2020
- Número de páginas
- 30
- Escrito en
- 2020/2021
- Tipo
- Study guide
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