Question

Write 12 functions of liver.​

Answer 1

12 Functions of liver.

Explanation:

1. Bile production and excretion
2. Excretion of bilirubin, cholestrol, 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 albumins, and clotting factors.
7. Blood detoxification and purification.
8. Cholecystokinin stimulates the secretion of bile salts into the biliary system.
9. It also stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzyme.
10. Induces satiety.
11. Modulates hormones and neuropeptides.
12. All of  blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver.

Answer 2

Liver is the largest gland of the body and it weighs about 1.2 to 1.5 kg. it is located at the abdominal cavity below the diaphragm.

Functions of Liver :

$\bigstar$ Liver is known as chemical and biological factory of the body.

$\bigstar$ It help in bile production. Bile is yellowish green alkaline fluid. it prevents the food from decomposition.

$\bigstar$ The main function of liver is carbohydrates metabolism.

$\bigstar$ It helps in the metabolism of fats and proteins.

$\bigstar$ Liver helps in enzymes activation.

$\bigstar$ Kupffer cells of the liver are phagocytic cells, it helps in phagocytosis of dead blood cells.

$\bigstar$ Liver helps in urea formation. It converts ammonia into urea.

$\bigstar$ Liver helps in the purification of blood.

$\bigstar$ It acts like chemical check post it distributes nutrients to different parts of the body through liver.

$\bigstar$ Liver synthesis the plasma proteins.

$\bigstar$ It stores Amino acids, minerals and glycogen

$\bigstar$ Liver helps in the emulsification of fats.