Functions and Diagnostic Significance of Liver in Disease

This chapter explores the multifaceted functions of the liver, ranging from blood and vitamin storage to energy production, and its crucial role in synthesizing compounds like cholesterol and proteins. It also delves into the diagnostic significance of factors like AST, ALT, bilirubin levels, and imaging techniques for assessing liver and biliary diseases, along with discussing procedures for hepatobiliary diseases and common causes of liver dysfunction.