Liver

Liver - located on the right side of the abdominal cavity beneath the diaphragm. The liver helps in metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates and fat.

Liver Functions:

• Produces digestive enzymes that break down fats
• Convert glucose to glycogen
• Produce urea (the main substance of urine)
• Detoxify the body by metabolizing and/or secreting, drugs, alcohol, and environmental toxins
• Makes certain amino acids (the building blocks of proteins)
• Filters harmful substances from the blood (such as alcohol)
• Stores vitamins and minerals
• Form and secrete bile that contains bile acids to aid in the intestinal absorption (taking in) of fats and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K
• Maintains proper level or glucose in the blood
• Responsible for producing 80% of the cholesterol in the body