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*Protein metabolism
 
*Protein metabolism
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**Produces soluble mediators of the clotting cascade
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**Albumin
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**Hormone transporting globulins
    
*Lipid metabolism
 
*Lipid metabolism
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**Synthesis of cholesterol
 
**Synthesis of cholesterol
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*Produces soluble mediators of the clotting cascade
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*Hormonal control
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**Insulin and glucagon
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**Glucocortocoids
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**Catecholamines
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*Immunoregulation
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**Kupfer cells
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**Complement synthesis and metabolism
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*Storage
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**Water soluble vitamins
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**fat soluble vitamins
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**Iron
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**Triglyceride
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**Glycogen
    
*Breaks down haemoglobin
 
*Breaks down haemoglobin
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*Converts ammonia to urea
 
*Converts ammonia to urea
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*Is a store of substances such as vitamins and ions, e.g. glucose, vitamin B12 etc.
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*Management of endogenous waste, e.g haem (Hb, cytochromes, Mb) and ammonia (amino acids)
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*Produces albumin- a major component of serum
       
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