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#Epi 54 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 11 - Liver Physiology and pharmacology part 1

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Understanding the Liver's Detoxification and Excretory Functions

Exploring the liver's vital roles in detoxification and excretion, including filtering bacteria, producing protective prostaglandins, excreting bilirubin, and detoxifying ammonia through the urea cycle. The chapter also covers how the liver activates toxins and drugs via various processes like oxidation, hydrolysis, conjugation, and reaction.

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