10. The liver is one of the only organs in the body that’s capable of regeneration, and it can regenerate after the loss of as much as 75% of its volume. That’s why a live donor can donate part of their liver; the donated portion will grow back afterwards. During liver regeneration, most of the functions of the liver remain normal.
10. The liver is one of the only organs in the body that’s capable of regeneration, and it can regenerate after the loss of as much as 75% of its volume. That’s why a live donor can donate part of their liver; the donated portion will grow back afterwards. During liver regeneration, most of the functions of the liver remain normal.