Question

list the functions of juice released by the liver

Answer 1

liver releases the bile juice which creates a basic medium for the pancreatic enzymes to activate and react. It also breaks down bigger globules of fats to smaller ones{Emulsification of fats}.

Answer 2

Liver is the largest gland of body.

⇒Weight: 1.4kg - 1.6kg

⇒Colour: Reddish brown

⇒Location: Right upper side of the abdomen

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Following are the functions of juice released by the liver:-

1. It emulsifies the fats and provides a larger surface area so that the enzymes can act on them.

2. It stores various metabolic wastes from the blood stream.

3. It is known that enzymes act in an alkaline medium. Thus, bile provides an alkaline medium for intestinal enzymes to act on food.

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