Liver

Liver - the liver's main function is to detoxify, but it also plays an important role in removing and/or activating many hormones/enzymes, although only some of these have a role in digestion.

with Liverhas a dual blood supply. After being absorbed through the intestinal wall, nutrients pass through the portal vein system to the Liverba (portal vein, vena portae).

with Liverartery (arteria hepaticia) and the Liverplays a role in the vascular supply of tissue. A Liverportal blood is processed in two ways: bacteria and other foreign substances absorbed by the gut are filtered out, or some of the nutrients absorbed by the gut are further broken down so that they can be used by the body.

with Liverproduces about half of the cholesterol the body needs, the rest comes from food. A Liverproduces bile, which plays an essential role in fat digestion.

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