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  • Author(s): O’Connor, Annette
  • Source:
    Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2025. 3p.
  • Subject Terms:
    Hepatitis A; Liver; Anatomy
  • Additional Information
    • Abstract:
      DEFINITION: A vital organ that contributes to control of blood sugar levels; metabolizes carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins; stores blood, iron, and some vitamins; degrades steroid hormones; and inactivates and/or excretes certain drugs and toxins.