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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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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 a high risk liver donor?

a person dying who donates a liver to a dying person

What is phoresis of the liver?

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

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 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.

How do you stop a bleeding liver?

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

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.

Can your liver bleed?

Yes. your liver uses blood like any other organ, so it can bleed from cuts or ruptures.

What is symbol for liver enzymes on blood test?

Liver enzymes in blood tests are ALT/SGPT (alanine aminotransferase) and AST/SGOT (aspartate aminotransferase).

WHAT percentage of patients who take prevacid have elevated liver function tests?

I have been on Prevacid for over 15 yrs and have had NO reactions or problems while taking it. I have been tested from head to toe and my liver is on of the things that is checked on a regular basis because of another drug a dr.put me on and should have not done so. The drug was Prendisone (spelling may be wrong) but that stuff is big trouble for your liver. Will never take that again..... I take 30 mg of prevacid every morning or I don't eat ....it is simple as that. So from my point of view it is just great to take.....hope this helps you... Oh and sometimes when I have failed to obtain my Rx in a timely manner I will fall back on Prilosec which you can buy over the counter. It seems to work well for a back up.

What tests are performed to diagnose liver cancer requiring a hepatectomy?

physical examination blood tests computed tomagraphy (CT) scan ultrasound test

What are the two imtracellular responses in the liver to epinephrine?

The two intracellular responses in the liver to epinephrine are inhibition of glycogen synthesis and the release of glucose in to the bloodstream. Epinephrine helps with short term stress and provides energy.

What prevention methods are there to avoid fatty liver?

Prevention consists of maintaining a well balanced diet and healthy lifestyle with moderate or no alcohol consumption. Pregnant women require good prenatal care so that symptoms can be recognized and treated as early as possible.

What is the difference between the liver bile and gall bladder bile?

The bile from the liver is not as concentrated as the bile that has been stored in the gall bladder.

What does synide do to human body?

I think you mean cyanide the poison, it shuts down the nervous system, which in turn shuts down the brain, and the vital organs.