3. Storage

Sugars, fats, and vitamins are stored in the liver until they are needed.

The liver changes blood sugar (glucose) into a storage form (glycogen). When the body needs energy, the sugar is then released by the liver. The liver also stores vitamins and minerals until they are needed in other areas of the body.


Location of the liver

Functions of the liver:Purification
Functions of the liver: Synthesis
Functions of the liver: Storage
Functions of the liver:Transformation

The physical exam

Architecture of the normal liver

Biopsy indicating whether there is liver damage

Complications of hepatitis

Symptoms of cirrhosis