Gluconeogenesis and cholesterol synthesis both largely occur in this organ which is also responsible for hemoglobin degradation.
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