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hepatic function (h
n the multifarious role of the liver in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, alcohol, and drugs; storage of vitamins and iron; production of bile; and filtering of potential toxins from the bloodstream. Patient discussion about hepatic function. Q. if a liver has been damaged can it go back to function as normal? A. the liver is an amazing organ. it's cells divide usually once a year but if it needs, it can recover in a miraculously manner. but it depends on how much damage you did. there is a point that it can go no further. but alcoholism cause cirrhosis. this is scar tissue in the liver- that i'm afraid is not reversible. and most of it's side effects are not too. Q. if a liver has been damaged can it go back to function as normal? A. It depends on a variety of liver damage possibilities. some types of liver damage can regenerate - such as after acute hepatitis or after trauma(the liver is an organ that has regeneration capability), however some damage to the liver- such as fatty liver and cirrhosis, cannot be changed. It very much depends on the diagnosis under a microscope. Read more or ask a question about hepatic functionWant to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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