liver science definition

1. A large glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrate animals that is essential to many metabolic processes. The liver secretes bile, stores fat and sugar as reserve energy sources, converts harmful substances to less toxic forms, and regulates the amount of blood in the body.
2. A similar organ of invertebrate animals.

liver

A. inferior vena cava, B. right lobe, C. gallbladder, D. bile duct, E. duodenum, F. abdominal aorta, G. left lobe, H. pancreas