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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 does a liver scan work?
Asked by GaleEncyofMedicine
Scanning times may vary, depending on the specific radioisotope used. It most often begins within minutes after injection. The radionuclide scanner, sometimes called a gamma camera or scintillation camera, is positioned above the upper abdomen
What is the circulatory route called that runs from the digestive tract to the liver?
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It is called the hepatic portal circulation. A portal system is a system of blood vessels that begin in capillaries and end in capillaries without passing through the heart. The hepatic portal system begins in the capillaries in the digestive tract wall and ends in the capillaries in the liver.
16-8cm of liver is normal?
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depending on which dimension you are looking at
greatest transversse is 20 - 22.5 vertically
right side is 12.5 to 17.5
Will bile in chicken liver make you sick?
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No, not unless your watching your cholesterol.
We assume they are just boiled in water.
Deep fried is another story.
Is there a cure for liver disease?
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If you are willing to try alternate kind of medicine for your liver problem then I would suggest you to try an Ayurveda Medicine that being sold in USA(I assume you are in USA).called 'Livercare' by 'Himalaya'.You can order it eighter online or visiting your local health and vitamin's stores.It's a miracle medicine and you should give a try for atleast 3 months to see results.Good Luck.
In what part of the body is the liver found?
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The liver lies on the right side of the abdominal cavity beneath the daiphragm. I hope u like my answer.ps raidanrocks
Can you use cod liver oil to get a bigger butt?
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No it doesn't it makes every part of your body fatter but your butt!!!!! I suggest but pills and i know it sounds wierd but my friend did it and it worked, massaging your butt really does work!!!!
How long can I live with tumors in my lungs liver kidney and uterus?
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There is no one answer, unfortunately. Everybody will take a different time, even to the point that two near-identical people with identical cancers will take different times.
This makes it impossible to predict how long anyone with terminal cancer has left to live.
How bile salt acts as in emulsifying agent?
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Bile salts break down fat globules in the small intestines to allow a more soluble product for easier absorption.
What if your liver is 19.1cm in craniocaudal extent what does that mean?
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A liver is a three-dimensional structure, and you have given only one dimension. A liver length of 19.6 centimeters is within normal limits. A liver height of 19.6 centimeters is quite large and not normal, unless it is consistent with a large-sized person. Talk with your health care provider to clarify whether this finding has any meaning for your health.
What is the small green sac found on the underside of the liver called?
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The gall bladder is a small greenish sac under the liver. This organ is important since it contains bile that is essential in the process of digesting fats.
How many liters of blood does the liver produce?
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enough to keep you alive! ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha enough to keep you alive! ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
How is fat removed from fatty liver?
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How can you get rid of the fat around your liver loose weight cut out sweets and bread and achocol and meat keep working out every day and soon you many get rid of it I got it as well so some good work for me too
Do cirrhosis patients have bleeding problems?
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Yes, it is fairly common for patients with cirrhosis and general liver problems to have issues with blood clotting. (Read: blood failing to clot, e.g after blood tests). It may also cause an issue with bruising - both randomly and after blood tests.
If bleeding after blood tests is a problem, press very firmly for as long as possible on the site, and ask the nurse to cover the site with cotton wool/gauze and tape, rather than a plaster; it provides more pressure and absorbency.
If you find bruising is becoming a problem, taking an ice-pack with you for after blood tests can be really useful to prevent swelling/bruising. Or just go home an stick a bag of frozen peas on your hand.
Or, if all else fails, you have no ice pack and a bruise is forming, get an ice cream from the hospital canteen/shop to use as an ice pack.
What is a bright liver?
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As a doctor I would recommend seeing a specialist immediately as this can be a very fatal condition.
What is dry liver?
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Dry liver is a fictional disease used to have an excuse to drink (a lot of) alcohol.
What does it mean if your liver is mildly enlarged?
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It means that your liver is bigger than it should be. Can happen from drinking too much, or from disease. You need to listen to your doc and follow the recommendations on how to live your life.
Which blood vessel allows blood from the digestive system to be sent directly to the liver?
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The digestive tract and the liver are connected by the hepatic portal vein. This allows nutrients to pass from the digestive tract to the liver for processing.
What is produced in the liver from glucose and is stored in the liver and used as energy?
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glycogen
How long can a person live with cirrhosis of the liver without treatment?
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Life expectancy with cirrhosis is estimated with MELD scoring - Modelling of End-stage Liver Disease. It is an algorithm, based on blood test results and some other factors which is used to estimate life expectancy. Please see related link for MELD calculator.
What does the liver make?
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The liver performs a great deal of functions. They are:
The various functions of the liver are carried out by the liver cells or hepatocytes. * The liver produces and excretes bile (a greenish liquid) required for emulsifying fats. Some of the bile drains directly into the duodenum, and some is stored in the gallbladder. * Amino acid synthesis in our body * The liver performs several roles in carbohydrate metabolism: ** Gluconeogenesis (the synthesis of glucose from certain amino acids, lactate or glycerol) ** Glycogenolysis (the breakdown of glycogen into glucose) (muscle tissues can also do this) ** Glycogenesis (the formation of glycogen from glucose) ** The breakdown of insulin and other hormones * The liver is responsible for the mainstay of protein metabolism. For instance, the liver can convert lactic acid to alanine. * The liver also performs several roles in lipid metabolism: ** Cholesterol synthesis ** Lipogenesis, the production of triglycerides (fats). * The liver produces coagulation factors I (fibrinogen), II (prothrombin), V, VII, IX, X and XI, as well as protein C, protein S and antithrombin. * The liver breaks down hemoglobin, creating metabolites that are added to bile as pigment (bilirubin and biliverdin). * The liver breaks down toxic substances and most medicinal products in a process called drug metabolism. This sometimes results in toxication, when the metabolite is more toxic than its precursor. * The liver converts ammonia to urea. * The liver stores a multitude of substances, including glucose (in the form of glycogen), vitamin A (1-2 years' supply), vitamin D (1-4 months' supply), vitamin B12, iron, and copper. * In the first trimester fetus, the liver is the main site of red blood cell production. By the 32nd week of gestation, the bone marrow has almost completely taken over that task. * The liver is responsible for immunological effects- the reticuloendothelial system of the liver contains many immunologically active cells, acting as a 'sieve' for antigens carried to it via the portal system. * The liver produces albumin, the major osmolar component of blood serum. Source was http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liver
How long can you live without kidneys and a liver?
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It all matters how strong the person can hold life into themselves.
