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Hepatitis D Anatomy
To better understand hepatitis D, it helps to understand the anatomy of the liver.

The liver is located in the upper right abdomen. It is one of the largest organs in the body.

Functions of the liver include:
  • Helps convert food into energy
  • Helps digest food
  • Removes toxins, such as alcohol, from the blood
  • Regulates blood clotting
  • Stores energy
  • Stores iron
Anatomy examples:
  • Location of the liver in the abdomen Images
  • Liver, gallbladder and bile ducts Images
  • Front view of liver Images
  • Bottom view of liver Images
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Last Updated: Nov 3, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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