Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119329398
Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Thomas is suffering from hepatitis and liver dysfunctions. Determine the symptoms based on the role of a liver in relation to blood.

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Hepatitis is a viral infection, which affects the liver severely. Hepatitis can disrupt the liver's functions such as detoxifying blood, storing vitamins and producing hormones and create severe health problems throughout the body.

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