Sponsored Topics. Palmetto is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was listed as 12,606 It is part of the BradentonâSarasotaâVenice Metropolitan Statistical Area. Palmetto is located at 27Â°31â²20â³N 82Â°34â²42â³W / 27.522115Â°N 82.578418Â°W / 27.522115; -82.578418. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.5 kmÂ²). 4.3 square miles (11.2 kmÂ²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 kmÂ²) of it (2.92%) is water.
Introduction. The liver (hepar) is an extremely important organ in the body of mammals and vertebrates as it provides functions essential for life. It is the largest internal organ and has numerous functions including production of bile and protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism.During foetal development, the liver has an important haemopoetic function, producing red and white blood cells from tissue between the hepatic cells and vessel walls.t is the largest internal organ and has numerous functions including production of bile and protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism. During foetal development, the liver has an important haemopoetic function, producing red and white blood cells from tissue between the hepatic cells and vessel walls.
Primary functions of the liver. The liver is the largest organ in the body. It is located below the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity. An adult's liver weighs approximately 3 pounds and extends approximately from the right 5th rib to the lower border of the rib cage.he gallbladder is located beneath the right lobe of the liver. The primary function of the gallbladder is to store and concentrate bile. Bile is comprised of bile salts, bilirubin, phospholipids, cholesterol, bicarbonate and water.