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What is the approximate weight of the liver?
What is the approximate weight of the liver?
What is the primary function of the liver in relation to glucose?
What is the primary function of the liver in relation to glucose?
What is the unique ability of the liver?
What is the unique ability of the liver?
What percentage of the liver is made up of water?
What percentage of the liver is made up of water?
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Where is the liver located in the body?
Where is the liver located in the body?
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What does the liver release when your body needs extra energy?
What does the liver release when your body needs extra energy?
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What is the main function of bile in the digestive process?
What is the main function of bile in the digestive process?
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Why is cholesterol important for the body?
Why is cholesterol important for the body?
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What happens to excess cholesterol in the body?
What happens to excess cholesterol in the body?
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Why is it important to maintain healthy cholesterol levels?
Why is it important to maintain healthy cholesterol levels?
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Study Notes
Liver Basics
- Weighs approximately three pounds and is the size of a football
- Located just under the rib cage in the upper right part of the stomach
- Composed of two main parts called lobes, with the right lobe being larger than the left lobe
- Second-largest organ in the body (skin is considered the largest organ)
Liver Functions
- Cleans the blood by removing harmful toxins
- Acts like a warehouse for energy by storing glucose (glycogen) for later use
- Makes bile, a thick, yellow-green liquid that helps absorb fats from food
- Helps maintain healthy levels of cholesterol by removing excess cholesterol and producing it when necessary
Liver Characteristics
- Has the ability to regenerate, or regrow itself, from as little as 25% of its original size
- Composed of 96% water
- Performs four main jobs: cleaning the blood, storing energy, making bile, and balancing cholesterol levels
Importance of Liver Functions
- Removes toxins to prevent them from acting like poison in the body
- Regulates energy levels by releasing stored glucose when needed
- Facilitates fat absorption from food through bile production
- Prevents heart disease and heart attack by maintaining healthy cholesterol levels
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Description
Learn about the liver's role in cleaning the blood, digesting food, and storing energy, and discover its importance in the human body.
