Mixed
How big is the liver?
About the size of a football.
Can the liver get sick?
True or False:
The liver can grow and repair itself.
True.
Can the liver repair itself?
Yes.
What does the liver clean?
Blood.
Which gender's livers get hurt faster? Men or women?
Women
If the liver gets sick, what is it called?
Liver disease.
Is the liver one of the hardest-working organs in your body?
The liver stores for tomorrow.
The liver stores sugar for tomorrow.
Why is the liver similar to a vacuum in your body?
It sucks up and removes toxins and junk.
Drinking a lot can shorten one person's life by .
A. Years
B. Minutes
C. Months
D. Days
A. Drinking a lot can shorten one person's life by years.
What percentage of people worldwide have fatty liver disease?
About 25% of people.
What organ performs over 500 vital functions in the body?
The liver performs over 500 vital functions in the body.
The liver cleans out .
The liver cleans out toxins.
Filter blood, produce bile, detoxification, store nutrients, assist the immune system, and helps metabolism.
About 1 in 3 heavy drinkers get what disease?
Liver disease.
Alcohol, poor sleep, and unhealthy food.
Can you get a liver transplant if you have a very sick liver?
Yes.
How many hours of sleep do kids need every night to stay healthy?
Kids need 9-11 hours of sleep every night to stay healthy.
What does the liver store?
Sugar and vitamins.
Where in the body is the liver located? Be specific.
Your liver sits under your ribs on the right side.
Name one or more types of liver diseases.
Fatty liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.
What is alcohol?
Alcohol is a chemical in drinks like beer and wine.
What happens when you don't get enough sleep?
Fat can build up in your liver.
The liver makes bile, a special green liquid. What does bile do?
Bile helps your stomach break down oil or fatty foods, like cheese or pizza, so your body can use them for energy.