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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 organ system contains a liver?

The digestive system contains the liver.

Why are liver transplant patients susceptible to the same diseases as AIDS patients?

From taking immunosuppressive drugs, transplant patients are susceptible to the same "opportunistic" infections that threaten AIDS patients--pneumocystis pneumonia, herpes and cytomegalovirus infections, fungi, and a host of bacteria.

What is the word for liver in Lille?

In Lille, France, one would say "foie". /fwah/

My friend was told that she only has one percent of her liver left can she live on this?

One percent of normal liver function is not sufficient to maintain life. Your friend will need a liver transplant, providing she is a candidate, if she is to survive much longer.

What happens if you're diagnosed with heart-liver?

As you probably know Heart-Liver is where your Heart and Liver swap places over the course of 2 to 5 days.
If you personally have been diagnosed with the stage one Heart-Liver (where they start to move) then it is best that you get a mild painkiller to take away the soreness and the aching in your stomach.
If you have been diagnosed with stage two Heart-Liver (where they have comletely changed places) then there is nothing you can do.
As in both stages if you get Heart-Liver there is nothing you can do but bear the slight pain in stage 1. Most people do not even notice they have Heart-Liver but it is a very rare disease that doesn't affect your life in anyway. It will not shorten your life, cause you long term pain or make operating impossible.
There is nothing you can do about Heart-Liver but it doesn't affect you.


Is the stomach connected to the liver?

No, although the liver and the stomach are right next to each other they are still separateorgans

Why does beef liver turn green overnight?

Liver is a cut of meat that is known to spoil very quickly. Green or grayish coloring is generally due to the oxidation of the liver.

How much do liver transplants cost in Philippines?

I am a liver cirrhosis patient and I need a liver transplant but I could not find a living donor among the family...what shall I do?

What is phoresis of the liver?

abd. distention, Yellowing of the skin, yellowing of the white of the eyes

How much iron in 2 ounces of chicken liver?

Chicken Liver 72% RDA per 100g (which is 3.527 ozs).

FWIW - duck liver provides more iron.

What is a liver-spleen scan?

A specialized liver scan used to assess blood flow is frequently used. It may be referred to as a radionuclide blood pool or volume study, a labeled red cell scintigram, or some combination of these terms. This test is called a liver-spleen scan

How do you stop a bleeding liver?

go to the hospital, you cant just stop a bleeding liver without surgery.

What is a high risk liver donor?

a person dying who donates a liver to a dying person

How can liver problems cause leg ulcers?

I know it does. I have a fatty liver and take actos to treat it. The ulcers on my legs went away after actos.

The absorption of which type of nutrient would be affected if the liver no longer produced bile?

Lipids, which are emulsified by bile to make it easier for the molecules to be digested by enzymes.

What is the most important function of the liver?

the livers main job is to break down harmful chemicals that enter your body e.g the liver destroys alcohol and that's why your liver can shrink if you drink too much alcohol.

the liver also metabolizes carbohydrates, proteins and lipids, synthesizes bile salts.