The Structure and Functions of the Liver

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Structure of the Liver
Functions of the Liver
Regulation of Blood Sugar

The liver is a large reddish-brown organ with two lobes. It is the largest internal organ with an average weight of about 1.25 kg. It is beneath the diaphragm at the upper right portion of the abdomen.

Functions of the Liver:

1. It regulates blood sugar levels.

2. Production of bile for emulsification of fatsThis is the process of breaking down the complex fat molecules converted into smaller fat molecules by the bile salts secreted by the liver that will be easier to digest with... More.

3. Protein synthesis.

4. Heat production: When the body’s temperature drops, the liver releases stored glucose into the bloodstream. This glucose is then used by cells to produce energyEnergy is the ability to do work. Energy exists in several forms such as heat, kinetic or mechanical energy, light, potential energy, and electrical energy. Units of Energy: The SI unit... More, a process that

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