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The liver is the largest solid organ in the body. It is also the largest gland in the body. The liver is also considered a gland because, among its various functions, it makes and secretes bile. The liver has a multitude of important and complex functions. Some of these functions are to:
- Manufacture (synthesize) proteins, including albumin (to help maintain the volume of blood) and blood clotting factors
- Synthesize, store, and process (metabolize) fats, including fatty acids (used for energy) and cholesterol
- Metabolize and store carbohydrates, which are used as the source for the sugar (glucose) in blood that red blood cells and the brain use
- Form and secrete bile that contains bile acids to aid in the intestinal absorption (taking in) of fats and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
- Eliminate, by metabolizing and/or secreting, the potentially harmful biochemical products produced by the body, such as bilirubin from the breakdown of old red blood cells and ammonia from the breakdown of proteins
- Detoxify, by metabolizing and/or secreting, drugs, alcohol, and environmental toxins
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What body parts are affected by hepatitis?
Liver
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
Is liver loaf and liver cheese the same thing?
Liver loaf and liver cheese are similar in that they both contain liver as a primary ingredient. However, they are not the same thing. Liver loaf typically contains a mixture of ground liver, meat, and seasonings, while liver cheese is a type of spreadable sausage made from liver, pork, and other ingredients. The texture, flavor, and composition of liver loaf and liver cheese can vary depending on the specific recipe and preparation methods used.
Is liver cirrhosis and liver abscess the same?
No. Cirrhosis is a degeneration of cells, leading to impaired liver function and liver damage. Where as a liver abscess is an accumulation of pus.
When is bile made?
Bile is made when food enters your stomach and your liver produces bile.
What is a large liver?
A large liver is simply a liver that is abnormally big compared to the size of your body. It is the same as an enlarged liver.
What is the procedure known as a liver transplant?
Liver transplantation is a surgery that removes a diseased liver and replace it with a healthy donor liver.
Is the male liver bigger than a female liver?
No, the female liver is larger.
Does urea enter blood in liver?
Yes it mostly enters in the liver.
How does the liver of a rat differ from the liver of a human?
the frogs liver is way biger
Is the heart anterior to the liver?
Yes, the liver is in front of the stomach and the kidneys are behind.
