What Is The Major Functions Of The Immune System
Health Encyclopedia: Hepatitis Introduction
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Introduction
Hepatitis is a disorder in which viruses or other mechanisms produce inflammation in liver cells, resulting in their injury or destruction. The liver is the largest organ in the body, occupying the entire upper right quadrant of the abdomen. It performs over 500 vital functions including:
- The liver processes all of the nutrients the body requires, including proteins, glucose, vitamins, and fats.
- The liver manufactures bile, the greenish fluid stored in the gallbladder that helps digest...
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