A large organ beneath the right side of the diaphragm. It processes absorbed nutrients, produces bile, and synthesizes many proteins carried in the blood.
Processes absorbed nutrients from the hepatic portal vein, synthesizes plasma proteins, and produces bile for lipid digestion.
Right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity, immediately beneath the right dome of the diaphragm.
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The hepatic portal vein collects nutrient-rich blood from the digestive tract and delivers it directly to the liver for processing.
The pancreas serves both digestive and endocrine roles, supplying enzymes to the small intestine while releasing insulin and glucagon into the blood.
The esophagus passes through the muscular diaphragm, and abdominal wall muscles support the abdominal viscera.