5 Questions
Where is the liver located?
Upper right quadrant of the abdomen
Which of the following is a function of the liver?
Manufacturing bile
Which vitamins are stored in the liver?
A, D, B12
What color is the liver?
Red brown
What does the liver process?
Digested food absorbed
Study Notes
The Liver: Structure and Location
- Located at the upper right quadrant of the abdomen
- Protected by the lower ribs
- Consists of two lobes
- Red brown in color
The Liver's Vital Functions
- Processes digested food absorbed from the digestive system
- Manufactures amino acids essential for the body's functions
- Produces bile to facilitate fat digestion
- Converts excess proteins into urea
- Regulates sugar levels by manufacturing and storing glycogen
- Stores vitamins A, D, and B12
- Removes harmful substances from the blood, including alcohol, drugs, and other antigens
Learn about the liver's location, structure, and vital functions in the human body, including processing digested food, manufacturing bile, and storing vitamins.
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