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Found semiconscious during LF could ean
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encephalopathy due to toxicity. When blood tries to bypass the damaged liver??
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What are the functions of the liver?
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1. production of bile salts (from cholesterol) used in the digestion of fats
2.Metabolism: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, bilirubin 3. synthesis of cholesterol, urea 4. synthesis of lipoproteins, proteins 5. gluconeogenesis, glycogenesis 6. detoxification (alcohol and drugs, bacterial toxins from GIT) 7. Storage of vitamins (A, B12) 8. Metabolism of bilirubin 9. Excretion of substances: Bilirubin, drugs etc |
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What does b12 perform?
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DNA synthesis and regulation but also fatty acid synthesis and energy production
Vitamin B12 deficiency can potentially cause severe and irreversible damage, especially to the brain and nervous system. fatigue, depression, and poor memory, mania and psychosis |
