Damage to this organ may be categorized via the Ishak staging system. The ductus venosus allows this organ (-5[1])to be bypassed in fetal circulation. The AST/ALT (10[2])ratio may be (10[1])used in the diagnosis (-5[1])of diseases of this organ. Three quarters of this organ’s blood supply comes from the vessel that is formed from the union of the splenic (“SPLEN-ick”) and superior mesenteric veins; that vessel is the portal vein. This organ’s caudate (“CAW-date”) lobe is named for its resemblance to a tail. Damage to this (10[1])organ can prevent the conjugation of bilirubin, (10[1])resulting in (10[1])jaundice. For 10 points, (10[1])name this organ that can suffer cirrhosis (10[1])from alcohol (10[1])consumption. ■END■