unveiling the hepatic vasculature an intricate network supporting liver function and health

hepatic vasculature liver blood vessels circulation venous system sinusoids artery vein capillary network microcirculation perfusion oxygenation nutrient delivery waste removal detoxification metabolism function sinusoidal endothelium stellate cells pericytes fibroblasts collagen elastin basement membrane compliance wall vasodilation vasoconstriction angiogenesis health flow organ disease nutrients toxins hemoglobin breakdown protein synthesis extracellular matrix portal supply disorders