SMi Source Lesson Hepatology: Anatomy and Physiology of Liver and Overview of Liver Diseases

  • SMi Source lesson Hepatology: Anatomy and Physiology of Liver and Overview of Liver Diseases has the following microlearning topics

    • 1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of Liver and Overview of Liver Diseases

    2. Anatomy and Physiology of Liver and Overview of Liver Diseases: Learning Objectives

    3. Gross Anatomy

    4. Vasculature

    5. Biliary System

    6. Anatomical Features of the Liver: Key Concepts

    7. Knowledge Check: Liver Circulation

    8. Knowledge Check: Lobule Anatomy

    9. Knowledge Check: Biliary Anatomy

    10. Hepatocytes

    11. Liver Sinusoidal Endothelial Cells (LSEC), Kupffer Cells, Other Cells

    12. Cellular Anatomy: Key Concepts

    13. Knowledge Check: Major Function of Cells

    14. Metabolism

    15. Protein Production

    16. Clotting factors

    17. Hormones

    18. Elimination and Detoxification

    19. Nutrient Storage

    20. Immunity

    21. Role of Bile

    22. Physiology: Key Concepts

    23. Knowledge Check: Glucose and Lipid Metabolism

    24. Knowledge Check: Coagulation Factors

    25. Knowledge Check: Bile

    26. Laboratory Assessment

    27. Infectious Liver Disease

    28. Hepatitis Due to Drugs, Toxins, and Alcohol

    29. Hepatitis Due to Drugs, Toxins, and Alcohol: Acetaminophen Toxicity

    30. Hepatitis Due to Drugs, Toxins, and Alcohol: Alcoholic Liver Disease

    31. Genetic Diseases, Hereditary Hemochromatosis

    32. Fatty Liver Disease

    33. Liver Cancer

    34. Introduction to Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)

    35. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)

    36. Liver Disease Overview: Key Concepts

    37. Knowledge Check: Hepatitis Viruses

    38. Knowledge Check: Alcoholic Liver Disease

    39. Knowledge Check: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

  • Lesson Hepatology: Anatomy and Physiology of Liver and Overview of Liver Diseases teaches these concepts

    • Anatomy and Physiology of Liver and Overview of Liver Diseases

    Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of Liver and Overview of Liver Diseases

  • Lesson Hepatology: Anatomy and Physiology of Liver and Overview of Liver Diseases addresses these key points

    • Welcome

    Liver and Biliary System

    • Gross and cellular anatomy 
    • Physiologic functions
    • Diseases

    Introduction to Liver Functions

    The liver plays a critical role in maintaining the body’s health and homeostasis.

  • Lesson Hepatology: Anatomy and Physiology of Liver and Overview of Liver Diseases is built from these main references. Log into SMi Source for a complete list and details.

    • Jenne & Kubes. Immune surveillance by the liver. Nature Immunology. VOLUME 14 NUMBER 10 OCTOBER 2013.

    Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. 18th edition.

    Textbook- Clinical Anesthesiology. Morgan and Mikhail’s. 5th edition.