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Physiology, Liver

Arjun Kalra  1 , Ekrem Yetiskul  2 , Chase J. Wehrle  3 , Faiz Tuma  4
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Physiology, Liver

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The liver is a critical organ in the human body responsible for an array of functions that help support metabolism, immunity, digestion, detoxification, and vitamin storage, among other functions. It comprises around 2% of an adult's body weight. The liver is unique due to its dual blood supply from the portal vein (approximately 75%) and the hepatic artery (approximately 25%).

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Arjun Kalra declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Ekrem Yetiskul declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Chase Wehrle declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Faiz Tuma declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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