The liver is a vital organ present in vertebrates; it has an extensive range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemical necessary for digestion. The liver is essential and necessary for survival; there is currently no way to compensate for the absence of liver function.
This organ plays a major role in metabolism and has a number of functions in the body, including glycogen storage, decomposition of red blood cells, plasma protein synthesis, hormone production, and detoxification. It lies below the diaphragm in the thoracic area and region of the abdomen. (more…)
