Chapter 14, Problem 7A

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Liver is the largest gland of the body. Functions of liver are:

1) Production of bile

2) Amino acid is converted into urea

3) Detoxification of harmful substance and alcohol

4) Process of formation of red blood cells in embryo

5) Glucose in the form of glycogen is stored in liver.

6) Excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs is done by liver.