The caudate lobe is found on the right portion of this organ. This organ contains a group of macrophages called Kupffer cells. Gluconeogenesis and cholesterol synthesis both largely occur in this organ which is also responsible for hemoglobin degradation. Additionally, this organ produces a fluid used in lipid digestion called (*) bile. Alcoholism can cause a degeneration of this organ in cirrhosis, and this organ is inflamed in a condition called hepatitis. For 10 points, name this largest internal organ which plays a key role in detoxification in the body.
The caudate lobe is found on the right portion of this organ. This organ contains a group of macrophages called Kupffer cells. Gluconeogenesis and cholesterol synthesis both largely occur in this organ which is also responsible for hemoglobin degradation. Additionally, this organ produces a fluid used in lipid digestion called (*) bile. Alcoholism can cause a degeneration of this organ in cirrhosis, and this organ is inflamed in a condition called hepatitis. For 10 points, name this largest internal organ which plays a key role in detoxification in the body.
The caudate lobe is found on the right portion of this organ.
liver