Question

Which organ is known as a largest chemical factory of the body ?
(a) Pancreas
(b) Stomach
(c) Liver
(d) Duodenum

Answer 1

Answer:

The Liver is the chemical factory of the body.

Explanation:

The liver performs chemical functions in our body. It is responsible for filtering the toxic substances in our bodies. If we take excess use of drugs first affected organ in our body is the Liver. The liver is the largest organ in our body. The liver releases a juice called bile juice it is green in color.

The Liver can synthesize blood-clotting substances and remove wastes and toxic materials from the blood and regulate blood volume.

Answer 2

‘Liver’ is known as a largest chemical factory of the body.

Option: (c)

Explanation:  

• Liver is the main site for metabolism of drugs and chemicals. Liver has a large number of enzymes like decarboxylase, hydrase, synthase etc.  

• Poisons are also metabolised into harmless form in the liver.  

• Liver synthesis bile salts and bile pigments by the metabolism of chemical and cholesterol. Liver is also used for glycolysis, gluconeogenesis etc.  

• Liver is an important site for metabolism of alcohol. For all these reasons liver is called the chemical factory of the body.