difference between liver and pancreas
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The difference between liver and pancreas are as follows :-
Liver:
- Liver is a sensar organ of the body.
- It is known as the checkpost of the body.
- It filters the blood in the body.
- It produces bile and some other fluid which helps to digest fats.
- It plays an important role in excretion.
- It have vital functions like helps in excretion, digestion, checkpost, filtration, secretion and many others.
Pancreas:
- Pancreas is an organ of digestive system.
- It is also an organ of endocrine system.
- It is located in the abdomen.
- It secretes hormones essential for the body.
- It plays an important role in digestion.
- It secret insulin, glucagon, pancreatic juices etc.
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Liver
Let us see what is the meaning of liver
The liver is an organ only found in vertebrates which detoxifies various metabolites, synthesizes proteins and produces biochemicals necessary for digestion and growth.
- The liver regulates most chemical levels in the blood and excretes a product called bile.
- This helps carry away waste products from the liver.
- All the blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver.
Let's see some primary function of Liver
- Bile production and excretion.
- Excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones,
- Metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
- Enzyme activation.
- Storage of glycogen, vitamins, and minerals.
- Synthesis of plasma proteins, such as albumin, and clotting factors.
Here , We will see many livers does a human body have?
- Your liver is the largest solid organ in your body.
- By the time you're grown up, it will be about the size of a football.
Pancreas
Function of Pancreas
- During digestion, your pancreas makes pancreatic juices called enzymes.
- These enzymes break down sugars, fats, and starches.
- Your pancreas also helps your digestive system by making hormones.
- These are chemical messengers that travel through your blood.
Where is pancreas located in body?
- The pancreas is a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach.
- It has a role in digestion and in regulating the level of sugar in your blood.
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Can you live without your pancreas?
- Yes, you can live without a pancreas.
- You'll need to make a few adjustments to your life, though.
- Your pancreas makes substances that control your blood sugar and help your body digest foods.
- After surgery, you'll have to take medicines to handle these functions.
What is special about the pancreas?
- The pancreas is unique in that it's both an endocrine and exocrine gland.
- In other words, the pancreas has the dual function of secreting hormones into blood (endocrine) and secreting enzymes through ducts (exocrine).
What controls the pancreas?
- The pancreas is controlled by both the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the endocrine system.
What vitamin is good for the pancreas?
- Vitamin D seems to play a role in pancreatic disease, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus as well as pancreatic cancer.
- Vitamin D's immune-modulatory action suggests that it could help prevent type 1 diabetes.
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How do you keep your liver healthy?
- Liver Awareness Month Feature
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Eat a balanced diet.
- Exercise regularly.
- Avoid toxins.
- Use alcohol responsibly.
- Avoid the use of illicit drugs.
- Avoid contaminated needles.
- Get medical care if you're exposed to blood.
Do we have 2 livers?
- The liver has two large sections, called the right and the left lobes.
- The gallbladder sits under the liver, along with parts of the pancreas and intestines.
- The liver and these organs work together to digest, absorb, and process food.
Which fruit is best for liver?
- Blueberries and Cranberries.
- Grapes. .
- Prickly Pear.
- Beetroot Juice.
- Cruciferous Vegetables.
- Nuts.
- Fatty Fish.
Is Egg good for liver?
- Egg whites are good for your liver, but over-consumption can lead to digestion issues and the yellow yolk is a source of bad cholesterol.
- These are the foods that are bad for the kidneys and liver.
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