044 Hepatobiliary System: Basic Anatomy - a podcast by Yvonne Brandenburg and Jordan Porter

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:

• Basic anatomy and physiology of the wonderful and ever (hopefully) functioning liver. We discuss the filtering system of the liver, as well as key functions of the liver working with the GI tract and coagulation system. 

 

Question of the Week

• Did you learn something about the liver today or recently that you didn't know? 
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 Resources We Mentioned in the Show 

• VIN- The Liver (ultrasonography) 
• • https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=7259380&pid=14365&print=1
• Internal Medicine for Pet Parents- Liver
• • https://www.internalmedicineforpetparents.com/liver.html 
• YouTube- What does the liver do? 
• • https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=193&v=wbh3SjzydnQ&feature=emb_logo
• Merck Veterinary Manual- Liver and Gallbladder
• • https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/digestive-disorders-of-dogs/disorders-of-the-liver-and-gallbladder-in-dogs 
• Linda Merrill, L. V. (2012). Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. Ames: Wiley-Blackwell.
• Bassert, T. C. (2002). Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc.

 

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– Yvonne and Jordan 

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