Weighing approximately 3 pounds, the liver is the body's second-largest organ, surpassed only by the skin in size and weight. It carries out numerous vital tasks related to digestion, metabolism, immunity, and nutrient storage. These essential roles make the liver indispensable—without it, the body’s tissues would rapidly fail due to a lack of energy and nutrients. Remarkably, the liver has a unique ability to regenerate damaged or lost tissue, growing rapidly—much like a tumor—to restore its normal size and function.​

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