state role of liver in urea production
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Function. Urea is the end product of protein metabolism. Amino acid catabolism results in waste ammonia. ... The urea produced by the liver is then released into the bloodstream where it travels to the kidneys and is ultimately excreted in urine which generally accounts for 80 to 90% of the nitrogen containing substances.
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The liver plays a central role in all metabolic processes in the body. In fat metabolism the liver cells break down fats and produce energy. They also produce about 800 to 1,000 ml of bile per day. ... The liver cells convert ammonia to a much less toxic substance called urea, which is released into the blood.
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