Difference between revisions of "Avian Liver - Anatomy & Physiology"
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[[Image:Avian Liver and Spleen.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Liver and Spleen (Avian)- Copyright Nottingham 2008]] | [[Image:Avian Liver and Spleen.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Liver and Spleen (Avian)- Copyright Nottingham 2008]] | ||
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==Function== | ==Function== | ||
| − | + | See [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology#Function|liver function]]. | |
==Vasculature== | ==Vasculature== | ||
| − | + | See [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology#Vasculature|liver vasculature]]. | |
==Innervation== | ==Innervation== | ||
| − | + | See [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation|liver innervation]]. | |
==Lymphatics== | ==Lymphatics== | ||
| − | + | See [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology#Lymphatics|liver lymphatics]]. | |
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| − | ==Gallbladder | + | ==Gallbladder- Species Differences== |
| − | + | '''Pigeons''' and '''parrots''' lack a [[Gall Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|gall bladder]]. | |
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| − | [[The Avian Alimentary Tract - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards|Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards]] | + | '''Test yourself with the [[The Avian Alimentary Tract - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards|Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards]]''' |
| − | + | '''Click here for [[Avian Liver - Histology|Avian liver histology]]''' | |
| − | [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology]] | + | '''Click here for more information on [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology]]''' |
[[Category:Avian Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology]] | [[Category:Avian Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology]] | ||
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Revision as of 08:37, 10 September 2010
Structure
The liver has 2 lobes. It is dark brown coloured (except just after hatching where it is yellow). The right lobe larger than left lobe. It is positioned ventral and caudal to the heart (as there is no diaphragm). It is closely associated to the proventriculus and spleen. It has a thin capsule and indistinct lobation. 2 bile ducts enter the distal duodenum, one from each lobe of the liver. The duct from the right lobe is connected to the gallbladder. Hepatic lobules are indistinct (except near hilus) due to a lack of perilobular connective tissue. Avian bile aids the emulsification of fats and contains amylase and lipase.
Function
See liver function.
Vasculature
See liver vasculature.
Innervation
See liver innervation.
Lymphatics
See liver lymphatics.
Gallbladder- Species Differences
Pigeons and parrots lack a gall bladder.
Links
Test yourself with the Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards
Click here for Avian liver histology
Click here for more information on Liver - Anatomy & Physiology