liver
The largest gland of the body, weighing between 1200-1600 grams, and is situated in the top right portion of the abdominal cavity. The liver is divided by fissures into four lobes. The liver plays an essential role in many metabolic processes by regulating the composition and concentration of nutrients and toxic materials in the blood. Its functions include synthesizing bile and blood coagulating factors, acting as the site of metabolism of carbohydrates, Proteins and fats, regulating the amount of blood sugar, converting excess glucose to glycogen, removing excess Amino acids, storing and metabolizing fats, and detoxifying poisonous substances, worn out red blood Cells and other unwanted material.
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