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How is the Liver an Important Organ in Our Body?

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How is the liver an important organ in our body?

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The liver is an important organ in our body as it serves the following functions:

  • Production of bile
  • Control of blood sugar levels
  • Control of amino acid levels
  • Synthesis of foetal red blood cells
  • Produce fibrinogen and heparin
  • Regulate blood volume
  • Destroy dead red blood cells
  • Store vitamin and minerals
  • Excrete toxic and metallic poisons
  • Produce heat
  • Detoxification 
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Chapter 12: Digestive System - Long answer type [Page 115]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 12 Digestive System
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