the liver function

Question 1

what enzymes are involved in detoxification

Answer 1

catalase
cytochrome P450

Question 2

role of catalase in detoxification

Answer 2

-turns hydrogen peroxide (product of aerobic respiration) to oxygen and water
-prevent damage of cells

Question 3

useful characteristic of catalse

Answer 3

very high turnover number

Question 4

role of cytochrome P450

Answer 4

-group of enzymes
-breaks down drugs which can interfere with metabolic processes

Question 5

insulin role in storage of glycogen

Answer 5

-goes to hepatocytes to convert glucose to glycogen for storage

Question 6

glucagon role in storage of glycogen

Answer 6

-goes to hepatocytes to convert glycogen back to glucose

Question 7

what are the functions of the liver

Answer 7

-protein metabolism
-carbohydrate metabolism
-detoxification
-deamination