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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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Someone with liver failure will in particular have problems with the digestion and absorption of?
fats
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When you have 60 percent of your liver but have cirrhosis of the liver?
It means that 60% of your liver is currently functioning normally, but the other 40% has stopped functioning and is cirrhotic. (Not that your liver is distinctly split 60:40, with one side working but the other not - cirrhotic cells will be interspersed with normal cells). Your liver can regenerate itself with just 5% left working, however cirrhotic cells will remain (i.e the cannot be reabsorbed by the body). If this does happen, it may mean having part of the cirrhotic liver surgically removed.
Do liver spots disappear on their own without any treatment?
No, because the skin is permantenly damaged.
What is the fucntion of liver?
When the blood glucose concentration becomes excessive; liver converts the glucose into glycogen. Liver converts the glycogen back to the glucose when energy is needed.
2: Metabolism
Liver is responsible for the metabolism of proteins and fats. It synthesizes blood clotting factors and stores various types of vitamins.
3:Bile secretion
The hypatocystes (cells) of liver secrete bile. The bile is stored in gallbladder.The bile duct of liver and cystic duct of gallbladder form common bile duct. The common bile duct join the pancreatic duct, the bile from common bile duct and pancreatic juice from pancreatic duct empty into duodenum (of small intestine) through the sphincter of oddi (valve) if it is opened. The opening of this valve is controlled by a hormone called Cholecystokinin.
Bile juice helps in emulsificaton of fats.
Bile is alkaline solution. Its molecules have dual nature (one end is attracted to water molecule while other is attracted to fat molecule). Thus its molecules remain in between water molecules and fat molecules (emulsification process).
If bile molecules were not present between fats and water, the fat molecules would be repelled by water molecules and be attracted to each other. The fat molecules would merge together because fats are insoluble in water. The merged fats would not be easily broken down with lipase (fat digesting enzyme).
4:Breakdown of old red blood cells
Liver breaks down the old red blood cells into bilurubin. Bilurubin is excreted in bile and urine.
5: Detoxification
Liver contains macrophages called Kupffer cells. These cells engulf and breakdown toxic matter such as microorganisms, dead cells and chemicals. Kupffer cells ingest microorganism by phagocytosis. The engulfed microorganism is called phagosome. Lysosmes in the cytoplasm of kupffer cell, fuse with the phagosome and release digestive enzymes. These enzymes breakdown and kill the microorganism.
But how does kupffer cell identify toxic matter?
There are receptors for the toxic matter on the surface of kupffer cells. The harmful particle and these receptors of kupffer cell can fit together like pieces of a puzzle. The harmful particle is then engulfed by kupffer cell.
Why is the liver called hepar?
Hepar is the latin name for liver. It is in the nominative (subject) form. We are more familiar with the genitive form hepatis, from which medical terms are derived.
Does the liver have vacuoles which contain cell sap?
Yes, these are called the hepatic lobules.
All cells contain cell-sap containing vacuoles.
How many livers can you grow in a lifetime?
I'm pretty sure you only have one liver, but you can cut 3/4 of it off and it'll grow back, so I guess that depends on how long you live. Talk to your doctor about this. I'm sure he/she will give a more satisfactory answer.
Will your liver reproduce after you have had part of it removed?
no it wont reproduce. in order to get another liver, you will have to get a transplant. you cannot grow it back.
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What is the brown substance that appears in the mouth due to liver failure?
The brown substance that appears in the mouth of a patient with liver failure is a coffee ground substance.
What is the rationale for the right side position after liver biopsy?
The liver is a very vascular organ, and very prone to bleeding after any injury, including biopsy. Lying on the right side is a simple way to place pressure on the liver and biopsy site, and reduce the risk of post op bleeding and hemorrhage.
How does liver disease affect the body?
Most food substances will not be digested. These include peptides, fats and starch that was not digested in the mouth. This results from the fact that the liver will produce only no bile that provides a suitable PH for the activities of pancreatic enzymes and also emulsifies fats.
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What function does the liver perform?
The liver plays a major role in metabolism and its functions include detoxification, protein synthesis, glycogen storage, decomposition of red blood cells, hormone production, and production of biochemicals that are necessary for digestion.
Can prescription medications cause liver failure?
It depends on the medication. Some medications harm the liver and others don't; whether they are prescription or not is irrelevant. For example, paracetamol (Tylenol) can immediately destroy your liver and kill you if you take too much, whereas morphine (a prescription painkiller) will never cause damage at any reasonable dose.
Which organ system contains liver?
The liver serves many functions, and is a primary organ in metabolism. It detoxifies the blood, helps in protein synthesis and hormone production. It created bile, which isused in digestion. It is not a part of an organ system, but its own gland, and plays a vital role in keeping you alive.
How long can you live with cirrhosis?
== == In many cases can live with Cirrhosis of the liver, if the person gets to the doctor right away. This is usually brought on by heavy drinking for many years (but some young people can get this disease as well if they drink heavier than most in their age bracket.) However other ways to have Cirrhosis of the liver is Hep B,C or D; autoimmune hep; some drugs, toxins and infections; blocked bile ducts and some inherited diseases such as Hemochromatosis (the body absorbs too much iron); Wilson's disease (buildup of too much copper in the liver); Protoporphyria (disorder that affects the skin, bone marrow and liver. Symptoms are: feel tired or weak; loss of appetite; feel sick to your stomach; lose weight; have nose bleeds, bruise or bleed easily. Any medication you may be on may affect you on the stronger side because your liver is not able to break it down. Waste materials from food may build up in the blood or brain and may cause confusion or difficulty thinking. Protein that you eat breaks down into chemicals like ammonia. A healthy liver removes these byproducts. Enlarged veins may develop in the esophagus and stomach. One could vomit blood or have signs of blood in a bowel movement. Kidneys may fail (unable to urinate after taking in fluids.) For more severe cases bloating (retaining water and not being able to urinate) to jaundice. If the person continues to drink alcohol then death will certainly occur quicker than later. Being treated for Cirrhosis depends on how long the patient has ignored the symptoms (or possibly not known what to look for in the early stages.) The scar tissue on the liver will never go away completely, but treating the cause will keep cirrhosis from getting worse. Cure: If you drink STOP!!!!! If it's from Hepatitis C there are medications. A simple blood test will help the doctor determine what type of Cirrhosis you have. KEEPING CIRRHOSIS FROM GETTING WORSE: Stop drinking completely! Drink plenty of water!!!! Don' take medications including those you buy without prescription such as vitamins and herbal supplements without discussing it with your doctor. If in doubt phone your pharmacist. Many people may take something for a cold so remember this simple rule if you have Cirrhosis .... IF YOU DON'T REALLY NEED AN OVER THE COUNTER MED, DON'T TAKE IT! IF YOU DO, THEN CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST. REMEMBER .... YOUR LIVER IS A FILTER ORGAN, SO DON'T DAMAGE IT FURTHER! Get vaccinated against Hep A and Hep B. These forms of liver disease are preventable. Get a flu shot, but ask your doctor first. Your immune system is low if you have Cirrhosis of the liver. Avoid raw shellfish such as oysters. Many people don't realize they can live with a very little bit of their liver present (surgery) and also that the liver can rejuvenate itself. If a person wants to save their life then they should keep in good contact with their specialist, listen well, do as you are told and lead a healthy lifestyle. The choice is up to the individual.
What reasons would a doctor run a kiney spleen and liver dialysis at once?
Answer... The liver and spleen are part of the PORTAL system. It appears that you have some degree of liver failure [because you are undergoing liver/spleen dialysis]. The PORTAL system is a separate blood system for the digestive-related organs. You apparently are being treated for kidney failure as well. Did you get into some sort of toxic chemical? Another cause of liver failure is chronic alcohol abuse.
Is tequila easier on your liver since it comes from a natural source?
No. Most alcohol comes from natural sources. If you are drinking then have one drink of your choice followed by one eight ounce glass of water. This helps to flush out the kidneys. Alcohol dehydrates the body rapidly.
Why does galactosamine cause liver failure?
Galactosamine (GalN), an established experimental toxin, mainly causes liver injury via the generation of free radicals and depletion of UTP nucleotides.
