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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 liver impairment result in edema?

Liver impairement result to edema since liver is one of the major organs that regulate the fluid balance in the body aside from the kidneys.So when it doesn't function normally, fluid will not be excreted and so will be absorbed again by the body.

Why is organ meat such as liver bad for diets?

Organ meat, although typically very nutritious also contains a number of harmful compounds which can cause numerous problems biologically.

For instance, the liver. Although it is a good source of nutrients the liver also acts as a type of filter, removing harmful toxins from the blood of an animal. These toxins build up over time in organ meats such as the liver and are passed on to the person eating them.

What does a low SGPT level on a liver function test mean?

Low levels of SGPT and SGOT may indicate deficiency of vitamin B6.

What is liver profile?

A liver profile, also known as LFTs (Liver function tests) are a set of blood tests done to assess liver function.

Where is location of liver?

Right side of the abdomen, under the lower ribs extending into the abdomen at the bottom

Is synthesis of urea a function of the liver?

Urea is a waste product produced by mammals from the breakdown (metabolism) of protein and excreted through urine and in much smaller amounts, perspiration (sweat). This is processed in the body through the liver and passed out of the system as a part of urine by the kidneys.

Is a chesty cough linked to liver disease?

Yes, in Roman times when hospitals heard a chesty cough they used to suspect liver disease and actually pull it out. It of course led to death.

Can you take Viagra waiting for a liver transplant?

That's something you should ask your doctor about

What method do doctors use to ck your liver?

It depends what for, but normally a liver biopsy.

What is worst on the liver alcohol or weed?

Cannabis has absolutely no negative effect on the liver, so the answer would be: definitely alcohol.

What will cause constant pain in liver area and all food to be painfully thrown up?

This sounds like Cholecystitis (gall bladder inflamation). You will probably want to have it removed laparoscopically.

After 3 surgeries would it be possible to see scar tissue on xrays and be able to tell it was scar tissue?

I just had an ultrasound to determine if my pain was caused by scar tissue. (I've also had numerous surgeries.)

What will happen if the liver fail to perform its functions?

Which functions of the liver have failed in this case? You can not live without this organ and it has many functions. The liver makes many proteins, digestive hormones, stores glycogen, breaks down toxins and many others.

What is the mode of feeding of liver fluke?

Parasitic

It makes the liver and bile duct as its sites in animals like goat and sheep. They are its primary hosts and snail is its secondary host . These animals on being consumed by humans enter human liver or bile duct and causes liver dysfunction.

What is low-attentuation with anterior of kidney?

what is low-attentuation within anterior aspect of right kidney

Why do a brain cell and liver cell look and behave differently?

These cells have specialized functions in the body, which are different, and form follows function.