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Organ:A multicellular structure containing different types of tissue and which carries out a specific role.
A liver: A multicellular structure containing different types of tissue and does a specific job in a digestive system. The liver releases bile which helps to digest fat.
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∙ 12y agoThe liver isn't the largest organ in the body, the skin is.
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∙ 13y agoBeacuse it contains alot of blood it is darker aswell because of the same reason i know if you bleed cut your self and it wont stop bleeding there is something wrong with your liver
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What organs of the body are most affected by too much alcohol?
liver. too much alcohol damages the liver. if too much damage is done. the whole body may start to detoriate.
Relative to the kidneys the liver is what?
The liver is much larger than the kidneys. However, they are part of the same general system, filtering the body.
What are the internal organs of cow?
Much of the internal organs of a cow are the same as the internal organs that are in a human being or any other mammal, except for a few other appendages. Cows have a functional cecum, for one, and a cow's stomach is divided up into four compartments called the rumen, reticulum, omasum and abomasum. The rest of the organs (heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, pancreas, etc.) are the same as with any other mammal.
Can you only really be 6 weeks if you are told you are 12 weeks pregnant at a scan?
With that much of a difference,not likely. But your baby could be on the larger side, but not THAT much larger. The ultrasounds are pretty accurate. They are measuring the brain development, skull size, and other organs to get this estimate.
What is vicera on a human body?
Viscera are the internal organs including lungs, heart, stomach, liver, intestines and much more.
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 organs are affected by alcoholism?
Alcohol can damage almost every organ in the body, but it is probably most famous for damaging the liver and brain.
Is the sun much larger than all the other stars?
No. The sun only appears much larger than other stars because it is much closer. Many stars are much larger than the sun.
Is the Pancreas a part of the Digetive System?
The liver, gallbladder, and pancreas are all considered accessory organs to the digestive system. The spleen not so much.
Using the correct terminology list the main organs of the human body?
The main organs of the human body are the skin, liver, brain, lungs, heart, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, thyroid and prostate. Other important organs in healthy individuals are the gall bladder, large intestines and small intestines.
How did the liver get its name?
The functions performed by the liver were discovered relatively late in the study of Human Physiology. Originally, the organ was thought to be relatively unnecessary (much like the appendix), and it's actual functions were often incorrectly attributed to other organs. When physiologists figured out all of the extremely important functions that this organ performed, they realized that it was one of the most important organs for sustaining human life -- that is, an organ that makes you live...or, a "liver".
What would cause liver enzymes over 700?
Hepatitis - Liver inflamation. Gallbladder issues (gallstones / biliary tract inflamation) affecting surrounding organs and tissue including liver. Also regular forms of Hepatitis (B, C...) Pancreatitis (pancreas inflamation) inflaming surrounding organs and tissue including liver. Too much Alcohol, Overuse of Advil (hitting 4000 mg can cause liver failure think 4 x 200mg Advil 5 times in a day = 4000 mg... many frequently exceed that amount) et cetera...
