Why is the liver an important organ?!

The liver has many functions.. Some of the functions are: to produce substances that break down fats, convert glucose to glycogen, produce urea (the main substance of urine), make certain amino acids (the building blocks of proteins), filter harmful substances from the blood (such as alcohol), storage of vitamins and minerals (vitamins A, D, K and B12) and maintain a proper level or glucose in the blood.. The liver is also responsible fore producing cholesterol.. It produces about 80% of the cholesterol in your body..

It is necessary for survival because it basically gets rid of your bodies toxins..Health Question & Answer

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Dead P was spot on.. But let me add that it is also a "store house" for your blood.. Puncture the liver and you're gonna bleed to death quickly.. Health Question & Answer

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helps in the formation of blood, helps in the metabolism of carbs ,fats, proteins..Health Question & Answer

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it basically is a filter for all the fluid you drink.. that's why too mush alcohol is bad.. so its very important..Health Question & Answer

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It filters and purifies your blood..Health Question & Answer

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because it has the word live in it duh helps you live:))
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i have no ideaHealth Question & Answer

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