h.3.4, h.4.1-4.2

H.3.4, H.4.1-4.2

Krystal MagwoodIB Biology HL-Yr 2

What does egestion mean again?

H.3.4  List the materials that are not absorbed and are egested

H.4 Functions of the Liver

What is the function of the liver?

H.4.1  Outline the circulation of blood through liver tissue, including the hepatic artery, hepatic portal vein, sinusoids and hepatic vein

H.4.1  Outline the circulation of blood through liver tissue, including the hepatic artery, hepatic portal vein, sinusoids and hepatic vein

H.4.1  Outline the circulation of blood through liver tissue, including the hepatic artery, hepatic portal vein, sinusoids and hepatic vein

Examples of Sinusoids

Photo 50.49 Human liver: central vein with sinusoidal spaces flowing into it. LM, H&E stain.

Blood circulation pattern to and from the liver

Absorbed nutrients from intestinesOxygenated blood

Blood to vena cava and then to right atrium of heart

Overview of Circulation of Blood via Liver

H.4.2  Explain the role of the liver in regulating levels of nutrients in the blood

H.4.2  Explain the role of the liver in regulating levels of nutrients in the blood

H.4.2  Explain the role of the liver in regulating levels of nutrients in the blood

H.4.2  Explain the role of the liver in regulating levels of nutrients in the blood

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