Why do internal organs of the body not get stronger , the same way muscles do after injury

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Why do internal organs of the body not get stronger , the same way muscles do after injury

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Some do, though it depends on what you mean by “strength”.

For example, if you have a kidney removed, the remaining kidney will enlarge and increase function (going from 50% function to around 75%). Similarly, organs like the liver will regrow if part of it is removed.

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