Liver vs Spleen
| Property | Liver | Spleen |
|---|---|---|
| Latin Name | Hepar | Lien |
| Type | Organ | Organ |
| Body System | Digestive | Lymphatic/Immune |
| 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. | The largest lymphoid organ, filtering blood and removing old or damaged red blood cells. Stores platelets and monocytes. Produces antibodies and mounts immune responses against blood-borne pathogens. |
| 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 … | Splenic rupture from blunt abdominal trauma is a surgical emergency. Splenomegaly occurs in various hematologic and infectious conditions. Post-splenectomy patients are at increased risk for encapsulated bacterial infections. |
| FMA ID | 7197 | 7196 |