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NP2- Liver

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What is the largest organ in the body? Liver
The liver is divided into 2 ______. lobes
The two lobes of the liver are further divided into _______. lobules
Lobules are made up of layers of ______. hepatocytes
Where is the liver located? Right to midrange upper abdomen.
What surrounds the liver? A fibrous capsule that contains blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves.
What is an early sign of liver problems? Non-specific discomfort or pain.
What is the main function of the liver? Filtration and toxin removal
How does most of the blood enter the liver? portal vein
Aside from the portal vein, what is another source of blood flow into the liver? hepatic artery
What is the state of the blood that enters into the liver? non-oxygenated
At what rate does the portal vein flow? 1000-1200 mL/min
At what rate does the hepatic artery flow? 500 Ml/min
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