The Human   

What is the Liver?

The liver is the largest glandular organ of the body. It weighs about 3 lb (1.36 kg). It is reddish brown in color and is divided into four lobes of unequal size and shape. The liver lies on the right side of the abdominal cavity beneath the diaphragm. Blood is carried to the liver via two large vessels called the hepatic artery and the portal vein. The heptic artery carries oxygen-rich blood from the aorta (a major vessel in the heart). The portal vein carries blood containing digested food from the small intestine. These blood vessels subdivide in the liver repeatedly, terminating in very small capillaries. Each capillary leads to a lobule. Liver tissue is composed of thousands of lobules, and each lobule is made up of hepatic cells, the basic metabolic cells of the liver.

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What is its major function?

The liver has many functions. Some of the functions are: to produce substances that break down fats, convert glucose to glycogen, produce urea (the main substance of urine), make certain amino acids (the building blocks of proteins), filter harmful substances from the blood (such as alcohol), storage of vitamins and minerals (vitamins A, D, K and B12) and maintain a proper level or glucose in the blood. The liver is also responsible fore producing cholesterol. It produces about 80% of the cholesterol in your body.

Diseases of the Liver?

Several diseases states can affect the liver. Some of the diseases are hepatitis (an inflammation of the liver), liver cancer, and cirrhosis (a chronic inflammation that progresses ultimately to organ failure). Alcohol alters the metabolism of the liver, which can have overall detrimental effects if alcohol is taken over long periods of time.

What is Hemochromatosis?

Hemochromatosis, (he-mo-kro-ma-toe-sis) also called hereditary hemochromatosis or HHC is a hereditary disorder in which the body absorbs too much iron from food. Usually, excess iron that the body doesn't need is excreted. But in hemochromatosis, the excess iron is stored in the body. Some of the places it is stored are: the pancreas, liver, and skin. The excess iron damages these organs and tissues.

What are the Symptoms?

Some of the most common symptoms of hemochromatosis are: fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), and a change in skin color to bronze or gray.

Long Term Affects?

Over time, hemochromatosis can cause liver disease, liver failure, liver cancer, heart disease, diabetis, impotence for men, and infertility and loss of periods for women.

How is Hemochromatosis diagnosed?

Hemochromatosis is diagnosed through blood tests that measure iron levels. If your doctor thinks liver damage has occured, a liver biopsy can be done to check for the amount of iron in the liver and for liver damage.

How is it Treated?

One of the treatment options for hemochromatosis is to remove excess iron from the body. Iron can be removed from the body by drawing blood. The blood will be drawn periodically for the rest of the person's life.

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