Is the liver and duodenum the same? If not, what is the difference?

1 Answer
Jul 6, 2016

The Liver is a large organ in the abdominal cavity involved in many processes, for digestion, immunity, excretion and storage.
The Duodenum is the first loop of the small intestine leaving the stomach.

Explanation:

The Liver is a large organ in the abdominal cavity involved in many processes, for digestion, immunity, excretion and storage.
The Duodenum is the first loop of the small intestine leaving the stomach.

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One of the functions of the liver is to produce Bile, which is stored in the Gall Bladder and used to emulsify fat as part of the digestive process in the Duodenum.