Liver
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| Liver | |
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| System: | Digestive system |
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| Arterial supply: | Hepatic Artery Hepatic Portal Vein |
| Venous drainage: | Hepatic Veins |
| Lymphatic drainage: | Hepatic lymph nodes |
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| Vertebral levels: | T6 - L2 |
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The liver is an organ in the abdomen. Found in the right hypochrondrium.
Functions
- Conversion between glucose and glycogen in response to changes in insulin & glucagon levels.
- Conjugation of waste products / toxic substances so they can be secreted.
- Produces albumin
- Produces most clotting factors
Liver transplant
Liver transplantation may be performed in some cases.
