<prompt> HMP shunt occurs in all organs exceptLiverAdipose tissueRBCBrain  <response>: The organs in which HMP pathway occurs are those which are actively concerned with lipid synthesis, like the adipose tissue, kidney, lactating mammary gland, liver, RBC, thyroid, and gonads. It takes place in the cytosol.Ref: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 131 