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.
The storage of these nutrients allows the liver to maintain the homeostasis of blood glucose. Our liver also stores vitamins and minerals-such as vitamins A, D, E, K, and B12, and the minerals iron and copper-in order to provide a constant supply of these essential substances to the tissues of the body.