THE LIVER

FUNCTIONS

1. Detoxifies Blood

Filters Bacteria, alcohol, drugs, toxic substances Changes them into inactive or less toxic forms.

2. Excretes Bile

Bile contains Worn-out RBC Bile salts Cholesterol

3. Forms Urea

Changes toxic wastes (ammonia – from break down of amino acids) to Urea. Urea  Blood  Kidneys Filtered out & excreted in Urine