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Transplanted, yes. Replaced artificially, no.
The unique functions of the liver require that the human body has one that is functioning. This is why livers, or parts of livers, are transplanted in cases of hepatic failure or damage.
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∙ 14y agoLiver transplants are done all the time. The liver is also a very versatile organ; you can transplant just one lobe of a liver, and the missing lobe will regrow on the liver from which it was taken, while the transplanted lobe will grow into a whole liver.
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∙ 14y agoIt is one of the body's vital organs who's job is to clean the blood, Liver transplants are performed all the time but the body cannot survive without one for long.
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∙ 13y agoThe liver has a remarkable ability to heal.
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∙ 12y agothe liver is a miraculous organ; when it is damaged, or even loses a part of itself to surgery, it has the ability to regenerate parts of itself.
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∙ 12y agoAt the time of this writing (2012, Jan), the human liver can be transplanted, and there is no prosthetic for this organ.
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∙ 13y agoYes
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How are damaged red blood cells removed from the blood?
they are removed by your liver
Can humans live with a portion of the liver removed?
no.
Is there any treatment of liver tumor?
Sure. You can have it removed.
What does the liver removed from the blood?
amino acids and glucose A+
How are toxins removed from your systems?
the liver removes them i think
If the spleen is removed what organ compenstae for its function?
the liver
What other organs were removed and why were they?
the liver and bladder were removed because they didnt need them to stay alive
In ancient egypt what was removed from the incision on his left side?
The intestines, liver, stomach and lungs were all removed.
How are toxins removed from are system?
The liver, Urination, Vomiting (If toxin is too poisonous to send to the liver or other methods quickly)
Can you drink with a ruptured liver?
If you ruptured your liver from trauma and have no other liver problems, i.e you have a fairly normal amount of functioning liver tissue, then it should not be a problem. If you had most of your liver removed or had other underlying liver disease then you should avoid alcohol.
Can 1 liver lobe be removed for a transplant?
yes, it grows back
Can a cyst on the liver be removed?
That would depend on the precise location of the cyst.
