World Liver Day

Question: On which date ‘World Liver Day’ is observed?
(a) April 18
(b) April 17
(c) April 21
(d) April 19
Answer: (d) 
Related Facts:

  • On April 19th, 2018, World liver Day was observed.
  • The main theme of this day in the year 2018 – ‘Riding New Waves in Liver Diagnosis, Staging & Treatment’.
  • This day is celebrated to spread awareness about lever related diseases.
  • Liver is the most complex and second largest organ of the body after human brain.
  • It plays an important role in the digestive system of the body.
  • Other key functions ofLiver are:
  • Fighting withfeatures and diseases.
  • Regularizeblood sugar.
  • Remove the toxic substances from the body.
  • Controlling the level of
  • Helps in the formation of blood clotting (thickening / thickening).
  • Secretion of bile (a liquid that helps in breaking fat and digestion).

Reference:
http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/world-liver-day-2018-foods-that-are-good-for-your-liver-5142671/
https://www.nhp.gov.in/World-liver-day_pg