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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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Which wastes removed by liver?
create a balance of nutrients. It regulates the amount of blood in the body
Not very sure of this, but a quick search turns up 13 lbs as a single data-point from a source of unknown quality.
i don't know, but this happens to me as well, and i have been an alcoholic for about four years. my drinking escalated steadily, and for the past year i have been drinking around 1.5 pints of vodka every single day. i am a 25-year-old 110 pound 5'9" female, so basically, i am drinking as much as i can possibly, physically drink. i am most likely playing with fatal BACs on a regular basis.
my liver tests, which tested AST, ALT and bilirubin levels, all came back abnormal. all my levels were elevated.
pretty much everything on the internet says that liver pain usually occurs in the right lobe, so i am curious about this as well. i would imagine my problems are related to my drinking, but i am still curious as to why there seems to be no information about left lobe liver pain. it is scary, because at first i worried it was my heart, but i have confirmed that this is not the case.
i have recently begun talking to my doctor about detoxification. at my stage, this is a dangerous thing to attempt.
sorry i can't be of more help.
Can liver problems associated with alcohol cause skin problems?
It dries the skin and forms deep lines and wrinkles. As time goes on the veins in the skin surface [capillaries] burst leaving unsightly red lines and blotches. Alcoholics usually, not always, smoke incessantly which exacerbates the problem. If the behavior continues the face takes on that pickled look as though you take it of and place it in a bucket of vinegar all night. I think it was George Orwell who said 'by the time you are 50 you have the face that you deserve.
What is it called when you remove the liver?
Hepatectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of all or part of th eliver.
Why does liver diseases cause blood clotting disorders?
The liver produces the factors that initiate clotting of the blood ( actually,it produces all the plasma proteins except gamma globulins). If the liver is compromised, it will not be able to produce these factors. Liver cancer or hepatitis are two conditions that will impair/ compromise the liver andits functions. Therefore, even a simple injury may be extremely dangerous for an individual who may have either one of these conditions, since the bleeding will not be stopping as easily as it should. Remember, we bleed all the time for a variety of reasons: Scrapes, cuts, hemorrhages, and even when you brush your teeth :)
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Which level of organization is the liver?
The liver is an organ and is part of the digestive organ system
What of glucose produces glycogen the storage form of sugar found in the liver and muscles?
polymerization
Cirrhosis of the liver, of course this pertains only to alcohol disease.
The process of assessing the overall size and scarring pattern of the liver uses is?
Microscopic Hystology
Does all liver tissue regenerate?
Not currently. Cirrhosis is caused by the liver turning into scar tissue, and once the scar tissue is there it won't grow back into liver tissue. I did just read about some Russian scientists who claim to be researching a drug that can turn the scar into stem cells which then grow back into liver cells, but assuming that this works it won't be available for many years unfortunately.
What would happen if the body liver failed?
If your liver fails, you develop jaundice in which your skin and eyes turn yellow. If not treated, death is imminent. Your liver is essential to survival. Hence the name; LIVEr.
What organelle detoxifies alcohol in the liver?
They are not lysosomes. They are peroxisomes.
(Reference: 12th edition of Guyton and Hall's 'textbook of medical physiology'.)
What treatment doctors recommend for fatty liver infiltration?
Weight loss, control of diabetes, and control of cholesterol can decrease the amount of fat in your liver and is the best thing to treat diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver. Would still recommend medical review of the condition as there will be degrees of severity that can progress from causing minimal issues all the way through to cirrhosis of the liver. With common dietary habits today and the prevalence of fast food, a finding of fatty liver can be quite common unfortunately. Lets hope reversal of the condition is simple!
What is the function of the liver in drugs?
There is no function of the liver to drugs, but rather drugs affect the liver. My grandma has been on drugs for so long that now her liver is failing.
What does the liver do when detoxification?
The liver uses enzymes to alter chemicals and convert them fro fat-soluble forms to water-soluble forms which are more readily excreted through the urine and fecal matter.
Follow the related link below (Liver Detox - Liver Cleanse) for more information.
What is the function of liver cells?
Hepatocytes ensure that our blood coagulates so we don't bleed to death, that cell communication is tip-top and that we are able to carry fats in the bloodstream. Other functions of the hepatocytes include the transformation of carbohydrates (from alanine, glycerol and oxaloacetate), protein storage, start of the formation and secretion of bile and urea, and detoxification and excretion of substances. Thanks to these main cells, we are able to fight off disease, produce waste, transport materials throughout the body and process everything from drugs and insecticides to steroids and pollutants.
Another answer:
The major functions of liver cells are: blood glucose regulation; fat metabolism; mineral storage; vitamin storage; protein metabolism; bile production; hormone breakdown; detoxification; and heat generation.
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.
