What are important functions of the liver?
Secretes bile into the intestines to help absorb nutrients an example of this would be fats. The liver aids the body in eliminating harmful toxic wastes from the body. Creates most of the clotting factors that help us to not bleed too much when you get a cut. Stores and breaks down many of the nutrients absorbed from the intestines that are needed for the body to function. What Is The Definition Of Liver Disease? A chronic or acute inflammation of the liver is induced by alcohol abuse. A number of years of excessive drinking can cause alcoholic liver disease. Acute alcoholic hepatitis can result from binge drinking. Malnutrition comes from consuming empty calories from alcohol and a reduction in appetite. The actual toxicity of the ethanol, genetic factors and individual susceptibility to alcohol-induced liver all play a role in the development of alcoholic liver disease. Fever Jaundice Nausea Loss Of Appetite Dry Mouth Fatigue Abdominal pain and tenderness Mental confusion Also bloody
