The liver is the largest gland in the human body, located on the right side below the diaphragm. It performs several important functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, producing biochemicals, and secreting bile to help digest fat. The liver also stores glucose as glycogen, converts ammonia to urea, and breaks down toxins and alcohol ingested through food. Diseases that can affect the liver include hepatitis, jaundice, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.

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Dr. padmapriya.P.V Silpa.P.S
Asst. Professor Roll No. 115
NSSTC, Pandalam Natural Science

3.  Liver is a vital organ of the digestive system
present in vertebrates and some other
animals.
 Liver is seen above the duodenum, on the
right side of the stomach, just below the
diaphragm.
 It is the largest gland in the human body
 It is the only organ in the human body that is
capable of regeneration.
 Liver secretes bile that helps in digestion.

4.  Detoxification
 Protein synthesis
 Production of Biochemicals

5.  Liver secretes the digestive enzymes bile,
that help convert the acidic food that comes
from the stomach in to basic nature.
 Helps to break down lipids into smaller
particles.

6.  The excess glucose in blood is converted to
glycogen by the liver and is stored there.
When the quantity of glucose in blood
decreases, the glycogen is converted to
glucose.
 The ammonia produced during the break
down of amino acid is converted to urea in
the Liver.
 The poisonous substances and alcohol that go
in through food are broken up and rendered
harmless in the liver.

7.  Hepatitis
 Jaundice
 Cirrhosis
 Liver Cancer