This link takes you to a basic overview of the function of the liver, and if you click on Next, a brief description of the gall bladder. This site also has a reader, so you can listen to the text; this may be useful to some.
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-liver#1
Summary of the main
functions of the liver in mammals:
- Bile production
and excretion
- Excretion of
bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs
- Metabolism of
fats, proteins, and carbohydrates
- Enzyme
activation
- Storage of
glycogen, vitamins, and minerals
- Synthesis of
plasma proteins, such as albumin, and clotting factors
*The kids poked around in the massive cow liver, touching the lobes, vein and artery holes, and gall bladder.
**I guess I didn't get pictures of the liver. Sorry.
*The kids poked around in the massive cow liver, touching the lobes, vein and artery holes, and gall bladder.
**I guess I didn't get pictures of the liver. Sorry.
