Glossary: abdomen

The pear-shaped organ found below the liver. Bile is concentrated and stored in the gallbladder.

A large organ located in the upper abdomen. The liver cleanses the blood and aids in digestion by secreting bile.

A glandular organ located in the abdomen. It makes pancreatic juices, which contain enzymes that aid in digestion, and it produces several hormones, including insulin. The pancreas is surrounded by the stomach, intestines, and other organs.

An organ that is part of the digestive system. The stomach helps digest food by mixing it with digestive juices and churning it into a thin liquid.