Liver Flashcards
1
Q
Size
A
Largest organ in the body
2
Q
Removes
A
Excess glucose
3
Q
Glycogen
A
Form of glucose stored in the liver and muscles, liver converts glycogen back into glucose when blood sugar too low
4
Q
Bilirubin
A
Pigment excreted into the digestive fluid called bile
5
Q
Bile
A
Aids in the digestion of fats, digestive juice secreted by the liver that is necessary for the digestion of fat
6
Q
Biliary tree
A
Provides the channels through which bile is transported from the liver to the small intestine
