Abstract
Summary
Behavior of liver to changes in portal concentration of FFA was studied. Rapid infusion of serum containing large amounts of FFA into portal veins of dogs caused increased hepatic uptakes of this metabolite. Uptake of FFA was a function of portal concentration. Liver cells behave in a passive manner to fluctuations in serum FFA concentration, and local hepatic mechanisms are responsible for changing degree of FFA uptake.
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