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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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Do you fast for liver function tests?
It is considered best to fast but necessary.
AnswerSupposed to be a 12 hr fast - except water or juices
The above answer is wrong.
Water is the ONLY thing that you can drink to satisfy the fasting criteria...8 hrs should be adequate.
Liver function tests do not require fasting since the tests are not affected one way or the other.
Juices generally contain sugars that affect other testing (like glucose). Lipid panels are often preferred in the fasting state since eating before the tests can affect the tests such as triglycerides, etc. Ask your doctor when the tests are ordered whether fasting is needed.
What two system is the liver part of?
it belongs to the digestive system cause the liver helps with the synthesis of the vitamins and minerals we get from the food we eat.
What hormone causes liver cells to release glucose?
The hormone glucagon stimulates the liver to release glucose into the blood when glucose levels are low.
Is Tylenol processed through the liver or kidney?
No, not on a daily usage. Should not use if have kidney failure
Which food helps the liver produce more bile?
Any foods high in fat, especially saturated fat.
Above is wrong answer, and will have adverse impact
What are two things the liver does for your body?
digests fat, and maintains the correct level of blood sugar in the body
Where is the liver in a body of a human?
The human liver is located at the top of the abdomen, on the right side of the body just below the diaphragm. The lower part of the rib cage covers the liver and protects it from injury. A normal adult liver weighs about 1.5 kg and is about 15 cm thick.
What can cause the liver not to filter the blood properly?
If your liver is not filtering, it is not doing it's job correctly, so you should see a hepatologist about it to assess the cause. There are many possible reasons for your liver malfunctioning.
Can heat exhaustion cause elevated liver enzymes?
No, dehydration cannot cause elevated liver enzymes. Vitamin deficiency and damage to liver can cause the enzymes of the liver to be elevated.
What does the bile produced by liver break down?
Bile helps digest fatty foods by emulsifying the fats.
What is meant by fatty liver and its side effect?
A person who is overweight, over the age of 40, and who has diabetes may have a fatty liver. This can also be caused by alcohol consumption and certain medications. Side effects are high blood pressure and high triglycerides.
Does lorazepam effect your liver?
Lorazepam is primarily metabolized by the liver, but it is generally considered to have a low potential for liver toxicity compared to other medications. In individuals with pre-existing liver conditions, the metabolism of lorazepam may be altered, potentially leading to increased effects or side effects. Therefore, monitoring and dosage adjustments may be necessary for these individuals. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice regarding medication and liver health.
Can a person get cirrhosis of the liver after 10 years of not drinking?
Yes. Drinking doesn't automatically cause cirrhosis and stopping drinking does not automatically prevent you from getting cirrhosis; ten year's down the line, your cirrhosis may not be alcohol related (there are many other potential causes of cirrhosis).
Or, there is the possibility that up to ten year's ago your liver was damaged (i.e fibroid, from drinking) but the function "declined" further at a slow rate until it became noticeable. Had you remained drinking, the decline would probably have been faster. Once your liver is fibroid (the stage before cirrhosis), it is very difficult for it to regenerate itself at a rate faster than it is degrading. Hence why, in ten year's, it might be catching up with you.
Why is the gallbladder beneath the liver?
Possibly because the gall bladder is attached to the back of the liver.
Does a liver or pancreas produce bile?
No. The gallbladder only stores the bile that is produced in the liver. Your gallbladder only stores the bile. Your liver produces it. Since the bile is required to absorb fats through your intestines among other things you need it to live. Without the storage tank that only holds around a cup, Without it, it will just get secreted right to intestines but its not as effecient that way so you are better off with one but can live without it.
Liver contains large amount of active vitamin A(retinol). A. Squash spinach and other leafy vegetables are rich in Vitamin A but it is in a form of beta-carotene which is safer than Vitamin A Retinol. Our body can produce enough Retinol from Beta-carotene. It is best to eat it in moderation which will not be a problem
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What enzymes are used in the liver?
Liver Enzymes are the proteins which mainly help in speeding up chemical reactions with the liver. They perform variety of functions in the body such as filtration, blood cleansing, excretion and metabolism. The liver mainly helps in removing toxins from the body. It also makes proteins which help in clotting of the blood. When liver enzymes are elevated , it is a sign of liver impairment which needs immediate attention. Some of the causes for elevated liver enzymes are:
Fatty Liver
Herbal Toxicity
Alcohol Abuse
Congestive Heart Failure
Under which lobe of the liver is the gallbladder located?
Well, the gallbladder is attached to the liver via the hepatic duct. www.undergradanatomy.com/.../liver/default.asp
A very wide range of tasks. It's the body's primary chemical-plant, especially converting nutrients from food to compounds needed for the body's various functions, controlling the levels of sugars and fats in the bloodstream, generating heat.
