Introduction
In Hindi, the liver is called (यकृत ) jigar. The liver is a very important organ of our body. liver is a very large organ in our body, and it performs a crucial function. It plays a vital role in our body's digestive system. If the liver fails, it is impossible to survive without it. It sends purified blood to all the organs of the body. It acts like a filter.
Anatomy
Our liver is located in the upper right side of the abdomen, beneath the lower part of the right ribs, and a portion of the liver extends between both sets of ribs. Liver is the largest organ in the human body and it has the heaviest weight.
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Weight of liver
These age groups have different weights .For example, men tend to weigh more, and women weigh less.
In women, it is 1.2-1.4 kg.
In men, it is 1.2-1.8 kg.
Parts of liver
The liver has six components.
1. Hepatocytes
- Hepatocytes are the main cells of the liver.
- This liver contains 70-80% of it.
- It plays a major role in performing functions such as metabolism, bile production, and detoxification.
2. Liver lobules
- Liver lobules are considered the structural and functional units of the liver.
3. Sinusoids
- Small blood channels are located between the hepatocytes.
- It carries the blood to the hepatic artery and portal vein.
4. Kupffer Cells
- Its job is to protect. These are the immune cells of the sinusoids.
- Kupffer cells perform a cleaning function. They remove bacteria and waste particles from the blood.
- These are small tubules inside the hepatocytes.
- Bile canaliculi are involved in transport. They collect and transport bile.
- They also protect the liver. They form a thin layer that covers the liver.
- This helps in the shape and structure of the liver.
Function of liver
It helps in digesting the food we eat. It also helps in purifying the bad or unhealthy food and drinks we consume. It helps in metabolism as well. The liver has many functions, but some of the functions of the liver are listed below.
- Converts glucose to glycogen.
- Maintains blood glucose levels
- Stores glucose
- Converts galactose and fructose to glucose
- Synthesizes glucose from non-carbohydrates
- Converts glycogen back to glucose
- Synthesizes cholesterol
- Metabolizes dietary carbohydrates
- Breaks down fatty acids for energy
- Produces bile salts for fat digestion
- Synthesizes blood clotting proteins
- Regulates fat storages
- Synthesizes triglycerides
- Converts fat in to ketone bodies
- Converts ammonia to urea
- Breaks down drugs and medications
- Assists in fat absorption via bile production
- Regulates nitrogen balance
- Stores amino acids temporarily
- Detoxifies alcohol
- Converts fat-soluble toxins to water-soluble
- Neutralizes toxins from food
- Inactivates neurotransmitters
- Removes hormones
- Storages vitamins and minerals
- Removal of waste product
- Endocrine and hormonal functions
- Hematological functions
- Protein metabolism
- Fat metabolism
- Lymph formation also occurs in liver.
- It stimulates peristalsis.
- Alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Obesity (not exercising)
- Junk foods (Too much oily, spicy)
- Diabetes (uncontrolled)
- Age more than 50 years
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol levels
- Liver infections (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C)
- Pcod (female)
- Pregnancy
- Do not drink alcohol
- You will have to eat healthy food.
- You will have to exercise daily
- Not smoking
- Control Diabetes or lipid profile
Drinking plenty of water
- Fatigue and weakness
- Dark-colored urine
- Jaundice
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- CBC
- LFT
- PROTEIN
- ALBUMIN
- UREA
- CREATNINE
- FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR.
- Do not drink alcohol
- Do not smoking
- Drinking plenty water
- Control diabetes or cholesterol
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Take fewer painkiller medications.
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