Liver vs Pancreas
| Property | Liver | Pancreas |
|---|---|---|
| Latin Name | Hepar | Pancreas |
| Type | Organ | Organ |
| Body System | Digestive | Digestive |
| Body Region | Abdomen | Abdomen |
| Function | The largest internal organ, performing over 500 metabolic functions including bile production, detoxification, protein synthesis (albumin, clotting factors), glycogen storage, and drug metabolism. | A dual-function organ with exocrine function (producing digestive enzymes including lipase, amylase, and trypsin) and endocrine function (producing insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin for blood glucose regulation). |
| Clinical Significance | Cirrhosis results from chronic liver disease (alcohol, hepatitis). Hepatocellular carcinoma is a primary liver cancer. Hepatitis B and C are major global health concerns. Liver transplantation is performed for end-stage … | Diabetes mellitus results from insufficient insulin production (Type 1) or insulin resistance (Type 2). Acute pancreatitis is commonly caused by gallstones or alcohol. Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest … |
| FMA ID | 7197 | 7198 |