Did You Know!
The Liver Can Function With Surprisingly Little Capacity
The liver is one of the most resilient organs in the human body. In fact, a person can survive with as little as 20–30% of their liver functioning.
This is because the liver has a remarkable ability to regenerate itself. If part of the liver is damaged or surgically removed, the remaining tissue can grow back and restore function. This is why partial liver transplants are possible. However, chronic diseases like cirrhosis eventually overwhelm this regenerative ability.
