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What are the functions of liver in the human body.

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Apart from bile secretion, the liver also performs several functions.
1. Destroys aging and defective blood cells.
2. Stores glucose in the form of glycogen or disperses glucose into the blood stream with the lielp us pancreatic hormones
3. Stores fat soluble vitamins and iron.
4. Detoxifies toxic substances.
5. Involves in the synthesis of non-essential amino acids and urea.
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