Term Name
liver
External Reference
Definition
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[GO].
Organs
exocrine gland, liver, endocrine gland
Developmental Slims
mesoderm, endoderm
System Slims
endocrine system, exocrine system, digestive system