Explain the function of the liver in the transport of lipid in the blood.
Explain the function of the liver in the transport of lipid in the blood.
The liver plays a key role in lipid metabolism . Depending on species it is , more or less , the hub of fatty acid synthesis and lipid circulation through lipoprotein synthesis . Eventually the accumulation of lipid droplets into the hepatocytes results in hepatic steatosis , which may develop as a result of many dysfunctions such as alterations in beta - oxidation , very low density lipoprotein secretion , and pathways involved in the synthesis of fatty acids . In addition an increased circulating pool of non - esterified fatty acid may also be a major determinant in the pathogenesis of fatty liver disease .
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