Diagnosing Diseases of the Liver

It's time to talk about the liver! In this physiology lesson, start with the anatomy of the liver, then review blood flow, endocrine functions, and liver tests.

Remember the discussion of ALT, AST, and albumin and how they relate to liver function? Continue discovering liver physiology by reviewing cholestasis.

Now that you are familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the liver, it's time to learn about what happens when liver function is diminished from disease.

In this lesson, review three cholestatic liver diseases, including primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and large bile duct obstruction.