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What are the functions of liver ?

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Functions of liver
Controls blood sugar and amino acid levels
Synthesizes foetal red blood cells
Produces fibrinogen and protrombin, used for clotting of blood
Destroys red blood cells
Stores iron, copper, vitamins A and D.
Produces heparin (an anticoagulant)
Excretes toxic and metallic poisons
Detoxifies substances including drugs and alcohol
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