The Liver

Biology Mini-EE (Pre-IB year)


THE LIVER

Alexander Wüstefeld, 01e
23.03.2002

















Contents

1. Introduction III
General information about the liver,
size, location & structure.

2. Functions of the liver IV
What the liver does all day.

3. Diseases of the liver VI
Different diseases and what causes them.

4. Symptoms and Prevention VIII
How to safe your liver and how
to notice if something is wrong.
































1. Introduction


The liver is the body’s largest organ. In an adult male, the liver weights from 1200g to 1500g (~3% of entire body weight). It is situated at the top of the abdominal cavity just under the diaphragm. The liver is situated strategically, so it is near to all organs in the body. T...