Liver

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/liver

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Hepar
2. What is the primary anatomical location?Right upper quadrant of the abdomen, inferior to the diaphragm
3. What does the liver do with carbohydrates?The liver stores extra glucose as glycogen, releases glucose when the body needs it, and can even create new glucose from other substances.
4. How does the liver help us digest fats?It makes bile, a fluid that breaks down fats in the small intestine and helps the body absorb fat‑soluble vitamins.

Homeostasis: The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.
Xenobiotics: Chemical substances found in an organism that are not naturally produced or expected to be present.
Hepatocytes: The main functional cells of the liver, responsible for its metabolic and synthetic functions.