Liver


 
 
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Liver

Liver : It is the  largest gland of the body. It performs many functions. It secretes bile, which helps in digestion. Bile juice is produced by the liver is stored in the ‘gall bladder’. There are two functions of bile:

  • It emulsifies fats by rendering them soluble and breaking them into small globules. In this form, fats are better exposed to the action of fat - hydrolyzing enzymes. (All digestive enzymes catalyze by breaking water molecule and are hence called hydrolyzing enzymes.)
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    Question : 1

    What is the primary function of the liver in the human body?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Bile juice is produced by the liver is stored in the __________________.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following is correct for liver ?

    Right Option : D
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