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The adult human liver normally weighs between 1.4 - 1.6 kilograms (3.1 - 3.5 pounds), and it is a soft, pinkish-brown boomerang shaped" organ. It is the second largest organ (the largest organ being the skin) and the largest gland within the human body. It is located on the right side of the upper abdomen below the diaghram. The liver lies to the right of the stomach.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoAn adult liver would measure 21-22.5 centimeters at it's widest point and 15-17.5 centimeters at it's vertical height. The liver is the largest organ in the human body.
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∙ 12y agoIn the average adult the liver measures approximately 8 inches (20 cm) across and 6.5 inches (17 cm) down and is 4.5 inches (12 cm) thick.
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∙ 15y agoI was at my doctors today and she said the average size of an adult liver is appoximately 14-16cm. Hope this is helpful.
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∙ 11y agothe size of a football
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∙ 16y agoA typical human liver weighs 3 pounds.
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∙ 13y agothe year when you die
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Why dolphins need a liver?
Dolphins liver filters blood.Dolphins and all animals including people need clean blood to live.
What is the difference between the liver kidney and spleen related to blood filtration?
The liver is what you need to live - you need the kidney to have kids and the spleen is for venting
Can a person live without your liver?
You could but not for very long as your liver filters everything your body doesn't need
Can a person live with out a liver?
No a person cannot live without a liver
How big is the liver?
a sharks liver is 2 thirds of it body
What is a large liver?
A large liver is simply a liver that is abnormally big compared to the size of your body. It is the same as an enlarged liver.
Can a live person donate a liver?
Yes, in fact, donating a liver makes you live longer!
My friend was told that she only has one percent of her liver left can she live on this?
One percent of normal liver function is not sufficient to maintain life. Your friend will need a liver transplant, providing she is a candidate, if she is to survive much longer.
How can you live without a liver?
A human being cannot live more than a few minutes without a functioning liver. During a liver transplant operation, a machine substitutes the function of the liver
How long can you live without a liver and doctors saying all they can do is make you comfortable?
You Cant Live Without Your Liver!
Where do larval trichinella worms live?
they live in the liver
Why is the frog's liver so big?
The size of a frogs liver is about the size of a baked bean :)
