The amazing human liver
Chapter 1
The ultimate multi tasker
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Chapter 2
The magic of self healing
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Chapter 3
The digestive power plant
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Chapter 4
The ultimate security guard
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The amazing human liver
Ch 2 · The magic of self healing
Fun Fact
Liver regeneration: A liver can regrow to its full size from just 25 percent of its original mass in under a month.
Glossary
regeneration (noun)
The biological process of regrowing, renewing, or restoring damaged or lost cells, tissues, or organs. The human liver can fully regrow to its original size from only thirty percent of its tissue.
The biological process of regrowing, renewing, or restoring damaged or lost cells, tissues, or organs. The human liver can fully regrow to its original size from only thirty percent of its tissue.
Quiz
Which figure from Greek mythology had his liver eaten by an eagle daily, only for it to regrow?
Quiz
How long does it typically take for a liver portion to regrow to normal size after a transplant?