1 Let’s check your awareness Q1. Can Liver regenerate if a part of it is removed? a) Yes, it can regenerate b) No, it cannot regenerate Q2. What are the types of Liver disorders? a) Fatty Liver b) Hepatitis c) Jaundice d) All of the above Correct answers are given on the last page Liver and its Importance The liver is the largest organ of our body whose metabolic role include production of hormones, conversion and storage of nutrients, and the decomposition of RBC. It acts as a storage unit and detoxifies substances in the body. It forms and secretes bile that contains bile acids to aid in the digestion and intestinal absorption of fats and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Diseases that may affect the liver include hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), jaundice, fatty liver and metabolic dysfunction to name the few, which needs to be prevented for a healthy body.
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