15. What are the functions of the liver?
The functions of the liver are as follows:
1. The liver secretes bile juice which plays an important role in the digestion of fats.
2. Conversion of poisonous ammonia to urea, to clear the blood of drugs and other poisonous substances
3. Conversion of excess glucose into glycogen for storage, which can later be converted to glucose for energy
4. Liver is responsible for the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
5. Liver also synthesis of plasma proteins, such as albumin, and clotting factors.