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The Liver and Gallbladder: University of Toronto Transplantation. N.p., n.d. Web. 2015. <http://torontotransplantin stitute.com/programs/5/ Liver+Transplant+Program>.

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1 The Liver and Gallbladder: University of Toronto Transplantation. N.p., n.d. Web. 2015. <http://torontotransplantin stitute.com/programs/5/ Liver+Transplant+Program>.

2 Size and Location of the Organs: Liver  The liver sits to the right of the stomach.  The human liver weighs between 3.2 and 3.7 pounds. Gallbladder:  The Gallbladder is 8 centimeters in length and 4 centimeters in diameter.  It sits just beneath the right lobe of the liver.

3 The liver’s function and relation to digestion: Function:  One of the liver’s function is to create bile  It filters the blood coming from the digestive tract Relation to Digestion:  Bile helps break down fat

4 Enzymes found in the Liver and their Functions: Enzymes found in the liver:  Alanine Transaminase(ALT)- Plays a role in metabolism, the process that converts food into energy. If the liver is injured, ALT is released into the blood stream.  Aspartate Transaminase(AST)- Plays a role in processing proteins.  Total bilirubin and direct bilirubin-Bilirubin is a byproduct of the normal breakdown of red blood cells.

5 Functions of the Liver: Functions:  Convertion of excess glucose in glycogen  Production of proteins for blood plasma  Production of cholestrol and special proteins to carry fats through the body

6 Relation between the Liver and the Gallbladder: The liver produces bile and the Gallblader store and releases the bile.

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8 References:  "What Enzymes Are Used to Break Down Carbohydrates." SFGATE. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Mar. 2015..  "Secretion of Bile and the Role of Bile Acids In Digestion." colostate.edu.  N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Nov. 2001..  "Liver." Inner Body. N.p., 1999. Web. 2015..  "Gallbladder." Inner Body. N.p., 1999. Web. 2015..  "Elavated Liver enzymes." Mayo Clinic. N.p., 1998. Web. 2015..


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