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Category:Liver - General Pathology (view source)
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−*Again, the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] is liable to injury from many causes and this is especially the case for a number of reasons+
−**''position''
−***the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] acts as a second barrier between the non-sterile intestinal contents and the systemic circulation
−***is exposed to viruses, bacterial toxins, and poisons absorbed from the portal blood
−**''energy requirements''
−***relatively enormous amounts of energy are utilised by [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] cells and this renders them more vulnerable to anoxia and toxaemia
−**''detoxification''
−***the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] acts as a detoxifying organ and may suffer in consequence
==Liver response to injury==
+==[[Liver response to injury]]==
−===Necrosis===
===Necrosis===