What Makes the Liver So Important?
The liver is a large organ located in the upper right side of the abdomen,
mostly underneath the ribs. It plays a very important role in maintaining the
body's overall health. Most of the blood leaving the intestines travels through
the liver, where it is filtered of both toxic chemicals and bacteria. The liver
uses nutrients in the blood to provide energy for the body by storing and
releasing sugars. It is also the main source of proteins necessary for many
bodily activities such as normal blood clotting, growth, and nutrition. In
addition, the liver creates bile, a fluid that is important for digestion. It is
made by liver cells called hepatocytes and is then carried in tubes (the bile
ducts) directly into the intestine or to the gallbladder, where it is stored
until we eat. When these tubes are blocked for some reason, the bile backs up
into the bloodstream, causing a yellow tinge to the eyes, mouth, and skin, and
darkening of the urine; this is called jaundice.
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