Home / general Metabolic functions of the liver - ePrints David Edwards Updated on April 05, 2026 Metabolic functions of the liverLookup NU author(s): Dr Jane MetcalfDownloadsFull text for this publication is not currently held within this repository. Alternative links are provided below where available.AbstractThe liver is one of the most important organs in the body and serves a variety of important functions including metabolic, vascular, immunological, secretory and excretory functions. It plays a key role in the carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the human body. In this article, we outline a brief overview of the metabolic functions. © 2009.Publication metadataAuthor(s): Mitra V, Metcalf JPublication type: ReviewPublication status: PublishedJournal: Anaesthesia and Intensive Care MedicineYear: 2009Volume: 10Issue: 7Pages: 334-335ISSN (print): 1472-0299ISSN (electronic): 1878-7584URL: DOI: 10.1016/j.mpaic.2009.03.011Share