One part of this organ is known as the bare area, since it is not covered by the peritoneum.
One part of this organ is known as the bare area, since it is not covered by the peritoneum. This organ is the main site of red blood cell production before the bone marrow takes over, and gluconeogenesis takes place primarily in this organ. It is the site of the degradation of insulin, and it stores glycogen. It produces a substance which is stored in the gallbladder, bile. For 10 points, name this organ which can be afflicted by cirrhosis and hepatitis.
One part of this organ is known as the bare area, since it is not covered by the peritoneum.
liver