Damage to this organ may be categorized via the Ishak staging system. The ductus venosus allows this organ to be bypassed in fetal circulation. The (-5[1])AST/ALT ratio may be used in the diagnosis 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. (10[1]-5[1])This organ’s (10[1])caudate (“CAW-date”) lobe is named for its resemblance (10[1])to (10[1])a tail. Damage to this organ can prevent the conjugation of bilirubin, resulting in jaundice. For 10 points, (10[1])name this organ that can suffer cirrhosis from alcohol (10[1])consumption. ■END■