The liver in health and disease: The liver is the largest organ in the body and has a key role in the metabolism and excretion of many compounds. The importance of this organ is illustrated by the problems that arise in patients with liver disease

Authors :: Jones, Rebecca
Source :: Biological Sciences Review. Nov, 2001, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p14, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: The liver plays a central role in maintaining body homeostasis. It controls blood sugar levels and detoxifies dangerous compounds, some of which (ammonia, for example) are generated during metabolism. When […]

Subjects :: Liver -- Analysis
Homeostasis -- Analysis
Bile -- Analysis
Liver diseases -- Analysis
Biliary tract diseases -- Analysis
Protein metabolism -- Analysis
Carbohydrate metabolism -- Analysis
Drug metabolism -- Analysis

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