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An exocrine gland which secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat, synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood, synthesizes vitamin A, detoxifies poisonous substances, stores glycogen, and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes. An abdominal organ that has variable lobation which are composed mainly of hepatic lobules. A large organ located in the upper abdomen. The liver cleanses the blood and aids in digestion by secreting bile.
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