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Liver Metabolism

Meaning

Liver Metabolism encompasses the vast array of biochemical processes performed by the hepatocytes, making the liver the central metabolic hub of the human body, essential for energy homeostasis and detoxification. This organ is crucial for the synthesis of key proteins, cholesterol, and lipoproteins, the regulation of blood glucose through gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis, and the breakdown of fatty acids. Furthermore, the liver plays a paramount role in endocrinology by activating or inactivating hormones, synthesizing hormone-binding globulins, and facilitating the conjugation and clearance of steroid and thyroid hormones.