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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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  • Which is not the function of liver?

    A
    Production of insulin
    B
    Detoxification
    C
    Storage of glycogen
    D
    Production of bile

  • Which of the following is not the function of liver ?

    A
    Production of insulin
    B
    Detoxification
    C
    Storage of glycongen
    D
    Production of bile

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