Difference between liver and pancreas.
Liver | Pancreas |
i) The liver is located in the upper right portion of the abdomen. | i) Pancreas is an abdominal organ located behind the stomach and surrounded by spleen, liver and small intestine. |
ii) It is the largest gland in the human body that performs several important functions. | ii) It is a vital part of the digestive system and is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. |
iii) It produces a digestive fluid called bile , which is important in emulsification of fat digestion and absorption. | iii) The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes such as amylase, proteases and lipase into the duodenum. These enzymes help in digesting sugar, proteins and fat respectively. |