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The liver is a wedge-shaped organ that is located underneath the diaphragm in the right upper abdominal quadrant. It is covered by a capsule and connected to surrounding structures
The liver is a large organ found in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. It is a multifunctional accessory organ of the gastrointestinal tract and performs several essential functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, bile production and nutrient storage to name only a few. It is the largest gland in the human body, weighing approximately 1.5 kilograms. It works synchronously with many other organs and contributes to the maintenance of basic homeostatic mechanisms.
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