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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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Does chemical digestion take place in the liver?
Chemical digestion does not take place in the liver, rather, the liver secretes digestive liquids into the small intestine. The actual digestion takes place in the small intestine.
Is there much pain with fatty liver?
There are many things that can cause pain in this region of your abdomen. A diet that is high in fat can cause issues. Gallstones are also a very common cause. If you are having pain in this area, a doctor can do a couple of simple test, such as a sonogram, to rule out a good deal of problems.
How much bile produced by liver per day?
The liver does not produce blood. It produces a bile that is used to help break down food in the stomach and digestive system.
What are the functions of the cells of the liver?
Hepatic cells are the workhorse cells of the liver - they work to biotransform toxic substances into hopefully less toxic and more secretable substances (so that they can be eliminated from the body through the feces or urine). The liver cells also build and release a variety of very important proteins into the blood stream, including albumin and several clotting proteins.
HCV is transmitted mainly via direct blood contact, but can be transmitted via sexual contact, indirect contact with contaminated objects, and mother to infant.
Does the liver eliminate alcohol from the bloodstream?
Yes. A healthy liver metabolizes pure alcohol at the rate of about 6/10ths of an ounce per hour.
What is cirrhosis of the liver?
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis of the liver is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrotic scar tissue as well as regenerative nodules, leading to progressive loss of liver function. Cirrhosis is most commonly caused by alcoholism and hepatitis C, but has many other possible causes. Cirrhosis is generally irreversible once it occurs, and treatment generally focuses on preventing progression and complications. In advanced stages of cirrhosis the only option is a liver transplant.1
Sulphasalazine, an inexpensive drug used for arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, can reverse the scarring associated with cirrhosis of the liver, according to scientists at the University of Newcastle in the UK.
Previously thought to be irreversible, new research on animals has found that the scarring damage can be reversed with the drug. If research with humans conforms these findings, it may mean that use of the drug could eliminate the need for liver transplants.
The scientists will start clinical trials with previously heavy drinkers who no longer drink and whose livers are heavily scarred.
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What should you eat when you are suffering from tuberculosis?
oranges, mangoes, grapes, pineapple, pomegranates, lychees, sitaphal and vegetables especially the yellow and green varieties.Fruit juices provide more calories than fruits
The best and easily digestible proteins are from egg whites and milk. About 2 eggs and 3 glasses of milk are required in a day.Other good sources of protein are chicken, fish, meat, cheese, nuts and seeds, pulses.Because of low appetite and possible gastric disturbances the preparation should be low in spices and not fried. Therefore, initially, egg and milk based puddings, peanut butter/chutney, chicken soups, cheese/chicken sandwiches and fish/meat patties are good choices to include in the diet.As the appetite increases, all regular non veg preparations may be eaten. Chicken/fish/meat also contain good amounts of iron that will correct anaemia.white potatoes, carrots, spinach, broccoli, leafy greens, kale, peas, lentils, soy beans, green beans, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini and asparagus.poultry, fish, beef eye of round, pork tenderloin, lamb chops, eggs, peanut butter, nuts and tofu.eafy, dark-colored greens like kale and spinach, for their high iron and B-vitamin contentPlenty of whole grains, like whole wheat pastas, breads, and cereals
When the liver fails how long before the liver shuts down?
Estimated life expectancy's with liver failure are estimated with the Child-Pugh score. You may find the related link helpful.
It really depends upon when it is found out that the liver is "failing" as to how long it is before the liver completely fails. If is is noticed early that the liver is slowly losing function, and at a stable rate, it can still be years before the liver completely ceases to function.
Well the bladder of course is a reservoir, it's a storage vehicle for urine. Its primary function is to keep the urine in a place that is water tight without letting the urea and the waste products be reabsorbed into the body until the individual can find time to empty the bladder. A whole sequence of events occurs when the bladder has filled and a signal is sent to the brain that there's been filling. Basically, the urethra has a sphincter muscle within it; one in women, and two in men--the second one being within the prostrate gland. So the first step is that the brain has signalled that the bladder's full, and the urethra, or urethras, will then relax, and allow opening of the channel, then the bladder will contract, thus expelling urine from the body.
Why does a skin cell divide more often than liver cell?
As far as I know, liver cells usually only undergo mitosis if the liver is damaged. You should check a few other sources though.
What does liver remove from the bloodstream?
The liver doesn't actually "absorb" anything. Instead, the liver filters toxins such as alcohol and drugs, taking the toxins out of the blood. The liver can filter about one drink per hour. The liver breaks down toxins to other by-products and tries to render the toxin as "less harmful" to the body. The by-products are then returned to the bloodstream to be excreted via the kidneys and bladder.
As a side note, "drug tests" are not necessarily testing for a certain drug as it is sold at a pharmacy. Instead, the drug test looks for certain by-products created when the liver filters the toxins within the medication. For example, users of cocaine who also drink alcohol often have a specific chemical that is only created from cocaine plus alcohol. A blood test or post-mortem toxicology would be looking for that secondary chemical, especially if it has been hours since the person "used" or if it was hours after the person's death.
Can drinking lemon in water clean your liver?
Lemon Water is Good for You! Who Knew?
The following is another interesting item I received from cyberspace. I had no idea there were any significant health benefits in lemons. Go figure!
Health Benefits of Lemon Water
Lemon water is rich in several essential nutrients. It is known to have antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-aging, anti-fatigue and anti-inflammatory properties. It boosts immune system, improves digestion and maintains overall health. It can be used to treat various health conditions and prevent infections. Traditional Chinese medicine suggest that you begin your day with refreshing lemon water.
- Lemon water is the best source of vitamin C and antioxidants. It removes harmful, free radicals from the body and improves immune systems. Lemon water also acts as a blood purifier.
- Lemon water is used to prevent and treat different infections as well as to control allergies. Due to its antiseptic properties, it is effective in healing wounds. Lemon water is helpful in relieving symptoms of sore throat, tonsillitis or asthma.
- Lemon water plays an important role in maintaining digestive health. It boosts metabolism and improves functioning of digestive systems and prevents various digestive problems like constipation, indigestion, nausea, heartburn and parasites. It also helps dissolve gallstones.
- Lemon water is effective in body cleansing and detoxification. It maintains good health by eliminating harmful toxins from the body.
- Another important benefit of lemon water is that it strengthens liver functioning and stimulates it to produce more enzymes essential for different body processes. A well-functioning liver is the key to a healthy body.
- Since lemon water has a diuretic effect, it is beneficial for people with urinary tract infections.
- Lemon water is helpful in treating arthritis and rheumatism.
- Daily consumption of warm lemon water is one of the effective remedies to get rid of obesity and belly fat.
- Lemon water is one of the most effective regimens for skin and hair care. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It rejuvenates the skin and gives a clear, radiant, glowing complexion. Lemon juice is one of the best home remedies for acne control. It can also be used to treat various skin diseases like eczema. Application of lemon juice on the skin is effective in preventing sunburn. If you apply lemon water to your hair for a few minutes and then rinse with water, it will make your hair clean and shiny.
- Lemon juice externally applied on the nostrils can help stop nosebleeds and when massaged onto the gums control bleeding gums . Lemon juice combined with glycerin is effective to heal chapped lips.
The following information was taken from Grey's Anatomy of the Human Body: "In the male it weighs from 1.4 to 1.6 kilogm., in the female from 1.2 to 1.4 kilogm. It is relatively much larger in the fetus than in the adult, constituting, in the former, about one-eighteenth, and in the latter about one thirty-sixth of the entire body weight. Its greatest transverse measurement is from 20 to 22.5 cm. Vertically, near its lateral or right surface, it measures about 15 to 17.5 cm., while its greatest antero-posterior diameter is on a level with the upper end of the right kidney, and is from 10 to 12.5 cm. Opposite the vertebral column its measurement from before backward is reduced to about 7.5 cm."
What organ controls blood sugar?
Endocrine glands, which are a cluster of cells that produce and secrete hormones, that are located in various organs of the body, such as in the pancreas, ovaries, testes, and thymus, controls the production and secretion of certain hormones. The hypothalamus, pineal gland, and parathyroid gland which are located in various hemispheres of the human brain control the production and secretion of hormones located in several places throughout the body. Hope this helps!
Why does the liver produce urea?
Urea serves an important role in the metabolism of nitrogen-containing compounds by animals and is the main nitrogen-containing substance in the urine of mammals.
How long can a person live without liver function?
Liver is a lovely organ that seldom complains. Once it complains there starts the real trouble. Please love your liver and care for it. Once your liver becomes dysfunctional you have to transplant it. And transplanting liver costs you a tremendous lot.
