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Avian Liver - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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*2 bile ducts enter the distal [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]], one from each lobe of the liver
*2 bile ducts enter the distal [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]], one from each lobe of the liver
*The duct from the right lobe is connected to the gallbladder
*The duct from the right lobe is connected to the [[Gall Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|gallbladder]]
*Hepatic lobules indistinct (except near hilus) due to a lack of perilobular connective tissue
[[Image:Anatomy of the Avian Liver.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Anatomy of the Liver(Avian)- Copyright RVC 2008]]
[[Image:Anatomy of the Avian Liver.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Anatomy of the Liver(Avian)- Copyright RVC 2008]]
==Function==
==Function==
*Elastic fibres in the capsule and vessels
*Elastic fibres in the capsule and vessels
==Species Differences==
*Pigeons and budgerigars lack a [[Gall Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|gall bladder]]
==Links==
==Links==