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Certificate in Foundation Studies Health and Welfare (Access Course Validated by Queens University, Belfast) Module FS005 Life Science Assignment 2 TUTOR MARY CAMPBELL STUDENT SARA-JANE YOUNG SUBMISSION DATE 27TH FEBRUARY 2004 YEAR2 GROUP2 DIGESTIVE FUNCTION/DYSFUNCTION This paper outlines the anatomy and physiology of the liver, together with the different Hepatitis viruses and their causes: signs and symptoms of Hepatitis B (HBV) shall be described alongside the risk factors associated in transmitting this disease. Preventative measures that Health Care Workers should exercise in preventing the spread of HBV: also the lifestyle factors and approaches aimed towards health promotion in reducing this blood-borne virus (BBV). Figure 1: Diagram showing were the liver is situated in the Human Body. (http://www.ace.ac.nz/doclibrary/images/organs2.pig)) The liver is the largest organ in the body that performs multiple functions it weighs approximately 3 lb and contains 300 billion cells. The liver lies in a sheltered position in the right side of the abdominal cavity beneath the diaphragm, it is partly covered by visceral peritoneum and...

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