MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

GALL BLADDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the approximate weight of the liver in a healthy adult?
A
1.4kg
B
2.3kg
C
0.9kg
D
1.8kg
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The liver is one of the largest and most important organs in a person’s body. It is about the size of a football and weighs about 3 pounds in the average-sized person. The liver is located on the upper right side of a person’s body, behind the lower ribs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The liver regulates most chemical levels in the blood and excretes a product called bile. This helps carry away waste products from the liver. All the blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver.

Detailed explanation-3: -The liver is the largest organ in the human body, which is found in the upper right side quadrant of the abdominal cavity and below the diaphragm.

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