LIVER

1. The Liver
GOPIKA K G
Reg no: 18114304010

2. LIVER
Largest gland in the body [ 1.5 k g ].
* Under the diaphragm within the rib cage in
the upper right quadrant of the abdomen.
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3. *Liver is the major purifying station in our body.
* The blood that reaches the liver has glucose
and amino acid .
* Glucose has to be maintained for life
activities.
* Blood glucose level – 70- 110mg/100ml.
* Increases above 126 mg cause diabetics

4. GLYCOGEN
Excess
Low
GLUCOSE
[stored in liver]
*Breakdown of amino acid to ammonia
*Ammonia is harmful to our body
AMMONIA
UREA

5. Functions
●Detoxification
●Storage of Nutrients
●Breakdown of erythrocytes
●Bile Secretion
●Synthesis of plasma Proteins
●Synthesis of cholesterol