Also is endocrine gland secreting insulin for glucose balance. Largest gland in the body. Located in abdominal cavity under diaphragm. Has two main lobes with larger lobe to right and smaller lobe to left. Contains about 100,000 lobules that are functional units.
Liver lies between hepatic portal vein and hepatic vein.
A, D, E, and K. iii. Makes plasma proteins from amino acids for various functions. Hepatitis - Inflammation of liver that can also cause jaundicing. Cirrhosis - Common among alcoholics. Gallbladder a. Pear-shaped muscular sac attached to ventral surface of liver.