Summary: Case 2 Foie Gras

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  • 1 How does the liver normally function? The role of the liver

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  • What are the main functions of the liver?

    The main functions of the liver are: 
    • Main storage of glucose (glycogen)
    • Insulin and glucagon control
    • Regulate release and uptake of glucose
    • Fat metabolism
    • Synthesis of bile (stored in gallbladder)
    • Detoxifying blood
    • Breakdown hemoglobin
  • What enzyme is used for alcohol breakdown?

    2e1 is the enzyme used for alcohol breakdown.
  • Whicht enzyme is used for detoxification?

    Cyt P450 is the enzyme used for detoxification.
  • What are the different GLUT receptors and where are they used for what?

    GLUT2 --> glucose in liver
    GLUT4 --> glucose in muscle
    GLUT5 --> fructose
  • How is cholesterol transported into the cell?

    Cholesterol is a hydrophobic molecule, so it needs to be carried via chylomicron, LDL, HDL (lipoproteins).
  • What is different in the lipoproteins in MetS?

    In MetS there is:
    • low HDL
    • high LDL
    There is a lot of cholesterol in the arteries.
  • What is the function of fatty acids?

    Functions of fatty acids:
    • cell membrane component
    • energy
    • precursor for some hormones
    • post-translational modifications
  • What does the density say about a lipoprotein?

    The density of a lipoprotein says something about the relationship between cholesterol and protein amounts (ratio).
  • Which lipoprotein transports from organs to liver?

    HDL transports from organs to liver.
  • What is the effect of a receptor interaction in LDL and HDL?

    Due to a receptor interaction LDL and HDL can transform into each other.
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