The Functions And Disorders Of The Liver
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The liver is the largest organ of the body and weighs about three
to four pounds. The lower ribs protect the liver that is on the right
side of the abdomen. The liver is an important organ like all the others
of course. Without it our bodies could not function at all. Our bodies
would then be ....
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.... The liver is not just an energy producer it is an important filter
for keeping out harmful substances of the body. The liver also regulates
the amount of red blood cells in circulation by breaking down and absorbing
the cells. As a filter the liver absorbs harmful chemicals and even some
poisons and breaking them down into less harmful materials. The liver then
allows the substance to pass out of the body.
The substance left after the blood cells have been broken down, an ....
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