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State two functions of bile, and say why bile is not called a digestive juice.
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What is the function of the liver in digestion, and name two of its other functions.
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Answer
The liver secretes bile, which emulsifies fats and makes the food alkaline for the intestinal enzymes. It also stores excess glucose as glycogen and regulates blood sugar, deaminates excess amino acids and forms urea, detoxifies harmful substances and stores vitamins and iron.
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It is the largest gland in the human body.
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