Liver
The liver, the largest internal organ, is located in the upper right quadrant of the abdominal cavity, just inferior to the diaphragm. It is partially surrounded by the ribs and extends from the level of the fifth intercostal space to the lower margin of the ribs. It is reddish brown in color and well supplied with blood vessels (figs. 17.26, 17.27, 17.28 and reference plates 51, 57, 74).
Secretin stimulates pancreas
Figure
Acidic chyme entering the duodenum from the stomach stimulates release of secretin, which in turn stimulates release of pancreatic juice.
Liver
Liver
Stomach
Large intestine
Stomach
Large intestine
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