ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If the liver is not functioning properly, what would most likely be the result?
A
food would not be able to move into the small intestsine
B
fats would not be digested
C
water would not be absored
D
it would not affect digestion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Liver failure can affect many of your body’s organs. Acute liver failure can cause such complications as infection, electrolyte deficiencies and bleeding. Without treatment, both acute and chronic liver failure may eventually result in death.

Detailed explanation-2: -Having high levels of fat in your liver is also associated with an increased risk of serious health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. If you already have diabetes, NAFLD increases your chance of developing heart problems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Signs and symptoms However, as your liver loses its ability to function properly, you’re likely to experience a loss of appetite, nausea and itchy skin. In the later stages, symptoms can include jaundice, vomiting blood, dark, tarry-looking stools, and a build-up of fluid in the legs (oedema) and abdomen (ascites).

Detailed explanation-4: -Overburdened Liver Slows Down Metabolism When the liver is overburdened and consequently unable to metabolise nutrients and fats properly it slows down metabolism leading to more serious health issues as well as weight gain and lethargy.

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