Our liver does everything from filtering blood, breaking down
and absorbing fats, processing cholesterol, carbohydrates, and
proteins. It stores glycogen, vitamins, and minerals. It
detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs. It is also one of
the organs that break down old or damaged blood cells.
The liver plays a
central role in all metabolic processes in the body. In fat
metabolism the liver cells break down fats and produces energy.
The liver also makes proteins important for blood clotting and
other functions. The liver is the largest internal organ and is
the only organ that can regenerate itself. However, repeated
damage to it can eventually injure and scar it.
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