twice a year
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.
Cirrhosis of the liver involves the replacement of healthy liver cells with scar tissue.
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.
The liver is considered an organ, not a tissue.
Hepatitis C primarily leads to liver damage over many years, resulting in chronic liver disease. This can progress to cirrhosis, where healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, impairing liver function. Ultimately, liver failure can occur, which is life-threatening. Additionally, chronic hepatitis C increases the risk of liver cancer, further contributing to mortality.
Because the liver is just on the outside of the tissue
Cirrhosis of the liver in the basic "killing off" of healthy liver cells. The causes are linked to excessive alcohol use or abuse and Hepatitus C. What smoking does to the lungs, excessive alcohol and Hepatitus C does to the liver.
No. These are the cells that make up most of the liver's tissue and preform specialized liver functions. They contain organelles.
Yes
liver is made uo of what tissue
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.
Yup, but not as much as liver and adipose tissue.