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1) Identify the metabolic functions of the liver and alterations in these functions occur with liver disease Functions of the liver : Glucose metabolism Ammonia conversion Protein metabolism Fat metabolism Vitamin & Iron Storage Bile Formation Bilirubin excretion - Drug Metabolism 2

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1) Identify the metabolic functions of the liver and alterations in these functions occur with liver disease Functions of the liver : Glucose metabolism Ammonia conversion Protein metabolism Fat metabolism Vitamin & Iron Storage Bile Formation Bilirubin excretion - Drug Metabolism 2. Compare the etiology , clinical manifestations of acute and chronic pancreatitis ACUTE PANCREATITIS - Although the cause is uncertain, several of the contributing elements have been found . Biliary tract calculi have been discovered to play a significant role Acute pancreatitis is frequently caused by binge drinking , which has been linked to a toxic effect on pancreatic acinar cells . Hypercalcemia s found in primary hyperparathyroidism hyperlipidemias , shock , hypothermia medications , and radiation are some of the other causes Acute pancreatitis is caused y the release of enzymes that destroy the pancreatic and peripancreatic tissues , resulting in acute inflammation ; thrombosis , bleeding g , vascular damage and fat necrosis . Shock can occur when the intravascular capacity is depleted . The tissues s widespread necrosis and bleeding . Fat necrosis manifests itself as chalky white foci that can calcify. Massive liquefaction necrosis can lead to pancreatic abscess in severe situations. The most common inflammatory cell is neutrophils Acute pancreatitis is the active form of pancreatitis , in which the symptoms come on suddenly. Acute pancreatitis is generally temporary , and the person will often fully recover within a few days . Acute pancreatitis causes a sudden bout of active inflammation in the pancreas . This inflammation may cause a few symptoms , such as : stomach pain pain that comes on suddenly or intensifies quickly pain that radiates from the abdomen to the back pain that gets worse after a meal a tender, swollen abdomen fever . fast resting heart rate