liver

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A large organ located in the upper abdomen. The liver cleanses the blood and aids in digestion by secreting bile.

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Anatomy of the liver

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Anatomy of the liver. The liver is in the upper abdomen near the stomach, intestines, gallbladder, and pancreas. The liver has a right lobe and a left lobe. Each lobe is divided into two sections (not shown).