Our amazing body human: Our liver et al...



The human body has different organs that fulfill multiple functions and that help us interact with the environment. Today, I want to talk to you about the liver, an organ that is present in both humans and vertebrate animals.

With respect to its anatomical characteristics, the liver has a triangular shape, brown red color, smooth surface and soft consistency. In the human adult it measures on average 26 cm wide, 15 cm high and 8 cm thick at the level of the right lobe, its approximate weight is 1.5 kg and is located in the upper right part of the abdomen, below the diaphragm .

It performs unique and vital functions, including the production of bile that is necessary for the digestion of food, the synthesis of plasma proteins, detoxifying function and storage of vitamins and glycogen. In addition, it removes many substances from the blood that may be harmful to the body, transforming them into other harmless ones.

This last function is very relevant in my area of ​​study, since the liver is the one who performs the detoxification of the blood, including drugs, which are metabolized to favor its subsequent elimination.

However, there are many types of liver diseases, among which we can mention, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cancer, among others. And although symptoms may vary, these often include swelling of the abdomen and legs, changes in the color of urine and feces, yellowish eyes.

The absence of liver or the failure of its functioning is incompatible with life, it is for this reason that it is very important to take care of the liver, either with healthier diets, avoid excess alcohol, avoid the use of drugs, and make use more aware of medications.

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