Quick Answer. According to NASA, a full moon technically only lasts for the moment when the Earth is directly between the sun and the moon. However, full moons appear to last for approximately three days. Continue Reading.
1 It is responsible for the production of bile which is stored in the gallbladder and released when required for the digestion of fats. 2  The liver stores glucose in the form of glycogen which is converted back to glucose again when needed for energy. 3  It also plays an important role in the metabolism of protein and fats.
As well as sugar, the liver also stores vitamins and minerals (iron and copper), and releases them into the blood when needed. The liver also plays an important role in the metabolism of proteins: liver cells change amino acids in foods so that they can be used to produce energy, or make carbohydrates or fats.