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What is the medical term meaning Condition in which the liver tissue is destroyed and replaced by scar tissue?
Scar tissue that forms in the liver is called cirrhosis. Technically cirrhosis is not a "disease"; it is a stage of liver malfunction. In fact, it is the final stage after fibrosis. Cirrhosis of the liver is most often caused by alcoholism, but can be caused by other diseases as well.
What disease is caused when liver cells are replaced by useless scar tissue?
Cirrhosis of the liver involves the replacement of healthy liver cells with scar tissue.
What is the liver disease caused by drinking heavily for many years?
Cirrhosis is a slow progressing disease of the liver where healthy liver tissue is gradually replaced with scar tissue. The liver can no longer filter toxins like drugs and alcohol.
How the liver diseases affect in the tissue?
Because the liver is just on the outside of the tissue
What makes a tissue a target tissue?
Fat tissue and liver
What type of epithelial tissue does the liver?
No. These are the cells that make up most of the liver's tissue and preform specialized liver functions. They contain organelles.
Is it true that a heart tissue is different then a liver tissue?
Yes
What is an organ such as the human liver is made up of?
liver is made uo of what tissue
Does muscle tissue store triglycerides?
Yup, but not as much as liver and adipose tissue.
Introduction on liver cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis replaces healthy liver tissue with scar tissue that blocks the flow of blood through the liver and slows down liver functions. The liver plays an important role in blood clotting and keeping the immune system healthy.
Muscle tissue that is lost is replaced by noncontractile?
connective tissue
What tissue does glucagon target?
it targets the liver
