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Human Nutrition — Biology STD 11 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBiologyHuman Nutrition3 Marks
Question
Liver is a vital organ. Justify.
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Answer

  1. Kupffer cells of liver destroy toxic substances, dead and worn-out blood cells and microorganisms.
  2. Bile juice secreted by liver emulsifies fats and makes food alkaline.’
  3. Liver stores excess of glucose in the form of glycogen.
  4. Deamination of excess amino acids to ammonia and its further conversion to urea takes place in liver.
  5. Synthesis of vitamins A, D, K and BI2 takes place in liver.
  6. It also produces blood proteins like prothrombin and fibrinogen.
  7. During early development, it acts as haemopoietic organ.
    Therefore, liver is a vital organ.

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