Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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In this video, we look at the structure of the liver. First we explore the blood flow through the liver. We then look at liver cells, or hepatocytes. Finally, we explore how hepatocytes are arranged to form sinusoids, including the roles of Kuppfer cells and bile canaliculi.

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Liver animation
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