2007-04-12 10:58:09 · 5 answers · asked by Jonathan M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
1. synthesizes most proteins including albumin, clotting factors, etc...
2. metabolizes toxins so they can be excreted
2007-04-12 13:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by belfus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The liver metabolizes or detoxifies the drugs we take so that the body can eventually get rid of them. Otherwise, these drugs will remain circulating inside the body and may bring about untoward side effects. Another important function of the liver is that it synthesizes cholesterol.
2007-04-12 12:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by flooke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It produces enzymes which metabolize most toxins in the blood.
It eliminates toxins and metabolites from the body through bile (which is passed on to the duodenum via the gall bladder).
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2007-04-12 11:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
produces enzymes to 1, digest food and 2, detoxs the body
2007-04-12 11:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by rav 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's in your textbook.
2007-04-12 11:00:46 · answer #5 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋