explain in detail what is the function of liver
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The liver is a large, meaty organ that sits on the right side of the belly. ... The liver also detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs. As it does so, the liver secretes bile that ends up back in the intestines. The liver also makes proteins important for blood clotting and other functions
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he liver is a metabolically active organ responsible for many vital life functions. The primary functions of the liver are:
1.Bile production and excretion
2.Excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs
3.Metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates
4.Enzyme activation
5.Storage of glycogen, vitamins, and minerals
6.Synthesis of plasma proteins, such as albumin, and clotting factors
7.Blood detoxification and purification
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The liver is a part of the digestive system, but it does much more than simply process food intake. It is responsible for producing substances that will break down fats and lipids, making foods more digestible. It also produces several amino acids, which are essential to protein production, without which a body could not function. The liver produces much of the cholesterol in a body, whether healthy or unhealthy. Aside from the liver's production abilities, it also acts as a filter. When a harmful substance is taken into the body, the liver is the organ responsible for filtration. For example, the liver filters alcohol out of the blood. Simply stated, the main function of the liver is to keep an equilibrium in the body. It neutralizes toxins that are harmful, it creates substances that are necessary and it disposes of waste products.
1) Detoxifies the blood to rid it of harmful substances such as alcohol and drugs
2) Stores some vitamins and iron
3) Stores the simple sugar glucose
4) Converts stored sugar to usable sugar when the bodys sugar (glucose) levels fall below normal.
5) Breaks down hemoglobin as well as insulin and other hormones
6) Converts ammonia to urea, which is vital in metabolism
7) Destroys old red blood cells.
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