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*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

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**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

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*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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