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Structure and Function of a Digestive system organ- Liver

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The human body is composed of a number of organ systems that work together to perform all the necessary functions of the body. Each organ system is comprised of a number of component organs that work together to accomplish certain tasks.

Here are three important human organ systems: Circulatory, Digestive, and Endocrine.

Choose one of these three organ systems.

Imagine that you have been asked to provide an explanation about the structure and function of this system to a specific segment of the general public, perhaps a group of senior citizens, pregnant women, or student athletes, who want to learn more about normal functions of the human body as well as health concerns.

Select one representative organ in this system. Describe its structure and explain how the structure relates to the specific function of the organ. When describing the structure, include details about the types of cells in the organ as well as the types of tissues.

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Description of the structure and function of the digestive system organ, the liver. An overview of the liver's function, cell types, tissue type, and overall structure.

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