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
endocrine gland, exocrine gland, liver
Developmental Slims
endoderm
System Slims
exocrine system, digestive system, endocrine system