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Liver
The liver is a reddish brown gland that secretes digestive juices to aid in the digestion and absorption of food.
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How long does it take for normal liver function to return after a month of heavy drinking alcohol?
The liver functions normally while a person is drinking. It is the liver that primarily metabolizes the alcohol being consumed.
Another Answer:
The liver is stressed while metabolizing alcohol. Alcohol (ab)use is one of the primary causes of liver failure.
As noted in the expert answer - the pancreas, not the liver, manufactures insulin. The pancreas sits in a space in the abdominal cavity near the liver. It is behind the stomach and a bit below the liver. The pancreatic duct from the pancreas joins up with the bile duct from the liver and gall bladder where the two ducts enter the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach) through the major duodenal papilla.
How do you remove liver spots?
"liver spots", usually showing up on the hands are (usually) caused by sun damage. They can be removed by laser therapy. Somewhat painful (depending your "pain" threshold) ---but are quite successful. I just went through it -- and all of the "liver spots" on my hands are gone.
Talk to your dermatologist about this procedure.
How many chromosomes does a liver cell have?
All human cells , with the exception of sperm and egg cells, have the same number of chromosomes (46). Sperm and Egg cells have half that number.
Where is your liver and kidney located?
liver surrounds your stomacch, just above it, and your kidneys are are right next to your stomach at the sides. They are 3 inches above your hipbone and right at the bottom of your ribcage.
What is the cost of a liver transplant?
There are many factors considered in the cost of any surgery. One is the location of the surgery. Different hospitals have different costs and prices. The cost will be different in different countries.
Other factors include any complications or extenuating circumstances, the length of recovery time, and the prices charged by the various doctors and others.
$500,000 is a low estimate. To have a better idea, contact your doctor, hospital, or insurance provider.
When was the first case of alcoholic liver disease?
Prehistoric (before written history). No way to know.
What are some functions in the liver?
- to process digested food from the intestine
-controlling levels of fats, amino acids and glucose in the blood
-combating infections in the body
-clearing the blood of particles and infections including bacteria
-neutralising and destroying drugs and toxins
-manufacturing bile
-storing iron, vitamins and other essential chemicals
-breaking down food and turning it into energy
-manufacturing, breaking down and regulating numerous hormones including sex hormones
-making enzymes and proteins which are responsible for most chemical reactions in the body, for example those involved in blood clotting and repair of damaged tissues.
From mouth to the liver? The liver?!
Although the liver is an important organ in the digestion process, food doesn't end up there or even pass through it.
Having said that, I'll start this off:
The digestion process starts in the mouth with the chewing of food, which increases its surface area. Also, starches, like the ones found in a saltine cracker, are broken down by saliva, which turns starch into simple sugars. From the mouth it passes to the stomach.
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Part 2The stomach contains hydrochloric acid acid and lots of enzymes, which, together with a squelching action of the stomach breaks the last of the cracker down into it's absorbable chemical constituents. None of the cracker's actually absorbed here however. After 1/2 to 1 hour the slimy acidic paste passes into the small intestines where the clever stuff begins.
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The liver producesm bile, which emulsifies fat to prepare it for digestion by pancreatic and intestinal juices.
Why is the liver much larger than the other organs?
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.
Why is the liver apart of the digestive and excretory system?
The liver IS an organ of digestion. The liver produces hypatocytes. Hepatocytes create bile.
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What role does your liver play in digestion?
The position of the liver will directly affect the digestion process. The liver will usually secrete bile, which will help in the breakdown of fats.
What is the yellowing that results from an abnormal release of pigments by the liver?
To the best of my non-professional knowledge: It's not quite accurate to state that the liver releases abnormal pigments as it's actually the abnormal, non-release of pigments (via bile) responsible for the yellowing. My understanding is that a disorder of the liver can result in it's impaired ability to properly convert certain insoluble pigments of waste material into a dissoluble compound capable of being excreted as a dissolved constituent of bile or urine. Incapable of exiting the body, the waste pigment remains in the bloodstream and accumulates. It will collect and build up toxic levels of pigmentation which results in the visibly dramatic yellowing of the skin, eyes etc.
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum are involved in detoxification. They are a part of every sort of cell, but are particularly useful in liver cells.
When you snort hydrocodone will it hurt the liver?
As i have heard by friends and docs, long term use of hydro/norcos can definitley cause liver damage. At 4k mg that means about 9 or so? I wouldn't suggest that at one time definitley however i have taken that amount in a day and sometimes even more. Depends on your weight also but you definitley don't want to live on them forever. Try colon cleansing if your using the pills for backaches n such.
How do you know when someone is in their last few days of liver cancer?
If the cancer patient is a spouse or minor child you should address your concern/questions to the attending physician. Otherwise a physician would not likely divulge that confidence.
What is the weight of a sheep's liver?
The weight of a sheep's liver depends on the breed. A smaller breed's may weigh around half a pound whereas the liver of a larger breed's would weigh about a pound.
What would happen if the liver did not secrete bile?
Bile plays an important role in the body. Without it, enzymes in the small intestine would be unable to break down the fat globules in food. As bile also contains certain pigments, a lack of bile would lead to pale faeces and a build-up of pigment near the surface of the skin, giving a jaundiced appearance.
