I WONDER - What Happens When The Liver Gets Damaged?

The video explains the liver's remarkable ability to regenerate, which makes liver transplants possible. It describes the liver transplant procedure, where a non-functioning part of the liver is replaced with a healthy one. Additionally, it covers how a donor's liver can regenerate after donating a portion to someone in need.

What characteristic of the liver makes liver transplants feasible?

• Its role in digestion

• Its capacity to regenerate

• Its ability to filter toxins

• Its size and weight

What is the primary goal of a liver transplant?

• To replace a non-functioning liver part

• To improve digestion

• To enhance liver size

• To increase blood flow

During a liver transplant, what is replaced?

• The entire liver

• The pancreas

• A part of the liver that is not functioning

• The gallbladder

What happens to the donor's liver after donating a portion?

• It stops functioning

• It shrinks permanently

• It becomes non-functional

• It regenerates to its normal size

How does the liver respond after a portion is removed for donation?

• It fails to regenerate

• It regenerates the removed part

• It becomes larger than before

• It loses its ability to function