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The Liver: A Multifunctional Organ, Apuntes de Anatomía
The liver is a large, essential organ located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. It performs numerous vital functions, including metabolism, immunity, digestion, detoxification, and vitamin storage. An overview of the liver's anatomy, including its four main lobes, as well as its key functions and common liver diseases such as cirrhosis and viral hepatitis. The document also offers recommendations for maintaining a healthy liver, such as avoiding illicit drugs, limiting alcohol consumption, and maintaining a balanced diet. With its comprehensive coverage of the liver's structure, functions, and health considerations, this document could be a valuable resource for students, healthcare professionals, or anyone interested in understanding this essential organ.
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Liver
Liver
The liver is a large organ found in the
upper right quadrant of the abdomen.
It is a multifunctional accessory organ of
the gastrointestinal tract and performs
several essential functions.
It is the largest gland in the human body,
weighing approximately 3 pounds.
It works synchronously with many other
organs and contributes to the
maintenance of basic homeostatic
mechanisms.
Lobes of the liverLobes of the liver
The caudate lobe sits between the fissure for
the ligamentum venosum and the inferior vena
cava, while the quadrate lobe is located
between the gallbladder and the fissure for
the ligamentum teres hepatis.
Caudate lobe of liver Quadrate lobe of liver
Functions Functions The liver is an essential organ that is responsible for several life-sustaining functions such as Metabolism Immunity Digestion Detoxification Vitamin storage
Liver irrigationLiver irrigation The hepatic portal vein is responsible for 75 to 80% of the blood that reaches the liver. It is formed by the union of the splenic and superior mesenteric veins. The rest of the blood supply to the liver is carried out through the hepatic artery, which originates from the common hepatic artery, a branch of the celiac trunk.
Diseases Diseases
Symptoms Symptoms
Cirrhosis Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is a condition in which your liver is scarred and permanently damaged. Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue and prevents your liver from working normally. As cirrhosis gets worse, your liver begins to fail.
Maintaining a Healthy LiverMaintaining a Healthy Liver 01 02 Avoid Illicit Drugs 03 Exercise Regularly 04 Eat Healthy Foods
The best way to avoid liver disease is to take active steps toward a healthy life. The
following are some recommendations that will help keep the liver functioning as it should:
Avoiding alcohol, tobacco and nonprescription drug use
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