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The average adult liver weighs approximately three and a half pounds (1.6 kilograms). It measures about 8 inches (20 cm) horizontally (across) and 6.5 inches (17 cm) vertically (down) and is 4.5 inches (12 cm) thick.
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∙ 9y agoThe length of a liver is dependent on many things like sex, age, body size and health. Normally woman's liver is around 7 inches long and a man's is around 9-11 inches long.
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What is the organ that synthesizes most of the clotting factors?
Liver is responsible for the production of the clotting factors. Liver is the main organ of metabolism.
What is liver organ?
The liver is an organ.
What organ removes toxins from the body?
Liver is the main organ of metabolism. Detoxification of the poisons is done by liver, when the poisons are consumed in low quantity. Say like the insecticides sprayed on the food grains, fruits and vegetables. if you consume the poison, liver will not save you.
Which organs produces enzymes that break down alcohol?
The liver is responsible for breaking down alcohol, but if one drinks too much alcohol the liver will be unable to cope, and over time you may suffer from a condition called cirrhosis of the liver, which may eventually force the sufferer to have a transplant.
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.
What is the Length of the liver?
8 in
What is the length of the liver of humans?
8 inch
How many miles does the river amazon take up when flooded?
The length of the liver remains the same.
What is the effect if expired Oxycontin being use?
Just like any expired medicine, it will damage the liver. Depends on how much is taken to determine the length of time that severe liver damage will occur.
What is the normal size of the liver in an infant?
about the size of their sock about 3 inches
Which organ cleans the body of alcohol?
liver
What could happen if you inhalegas?
It depends on the type of gas and the length of your exposure to it. Thge results range from nothing happening, to lung, kidney and liver problems or death.
What body parts are affected by hepatitis?
Liver
What if your liver is 19.1cm in craniocaudal extent what does that mean?
A liver is a three-dimensional structure, and you have given only one dimension. A liver length of 19.6 centimeters is within normal limits. A liver height of 19.6 centimeters is quite large and not normal, unless it is consistent with a large-sized person. Talk with your health care provider to clarify whether this finding has any meaning for your health.
Is it good to for your liver to eat chopped liver?
no. it is called liver because it is the liver of a cow.
What is the primary site for the drug warfarin?
Liver
What is the organ responsible for oxidizing alcohol?
The liver.
