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Human body outline7/4/2023 ![]() ![]() When the liver has broken down harmful substances, they are excreted into the bile or blood. Processes hemoglobin to use its iron content (the liver stores iron)Ĭhanges harmful ammonia to urea (urea is one of the end products of protein metabolism that is excreted in the urine)Ĭlears the blood of medicines and other harmful substancesįights infections by making immune factors and removing bacteria from the bloodstreamĬlears bilirubin (too much bilirubin makes skin and eyes turn yellow) Makes cholesterol and special proteins to help carry fats through the body Makes bile, which helps carry away waste and break down fats in the small intestine during digestion It also breaks down (metabolizes) medicines in the blood into forms that are easier for the body to use. The liver does many important things including: The liver processes this blood and breaks down, balances, and creates nutrients for the body to use. All of the blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver. Bile helps to break down fats, preparing them for further digestion and absorption. It also secretes a clear yellow or orange fluid called bile. The liver controls most chemical levels in the blood. Bile is a clear yellow or orange fluid that helps digest food. The common hepatic duct transports bile made by the liver cells to the gallbladder and the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum). The lobules are connected to small ducts (tubes) that connect with larger ducts to ultimately form the common hepatic duct. The segments are made up of a thousand small lobes (lobules). ![]() Nutrient-rich blood flows in from the hepatic portal vein. Oxygenated blood flows in from the hepatic artery. There are 2 distinct sources that supply blood to the liver: ![]()
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