Alimentary canal components include mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine whereas liver is a component of the accessory digestive system
The liver is a large organ that is located in the upper right portion of abdomen, beneath the diaphragm
The liver has two large sections, called the right and the left lobes and the gallbladder sits under the liver, along with parts of the pancreas and intestines
The liver and these organs work together to digest, absorb, and process food
The liver's main role is to filter the blood coming from the digestive tract, before passing it to the rest of the body
The liver also detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs
The liver secretes bile that ends up back in the intestines and also makes proteins important for blood clotting and other functions
