liver

liver

1. Location

   • Located in the upper-right portion of the abdominal cavity under the diaphragm and to the right of the stomach, the liver consists of four lobes

2. Parts

   • Two main Lobes
     • Eight segments each one
       • Made up of a thousand lobules

3. Functions

   • Production of bile, which helps carry away waste and break down fats in the small intestine during digestion
   • Production of cholesterol and special proteins to help carry fats through the body
   • Production of certain proteins for blood plasma
   • Store and release glucose as needed
   • Processing of hemoglobin for use of its iron content
   • Conversion of harmful ammonia to urea
   • Regulating blood clotting
   • Resisting infections by producing immune factors and removing bacteria from the bloodstream
   • Clearance of bilirubin

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