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The products of haemoglobin breakdown are sent to the ______ for removal.
The products of haemoglobin breakdown are sent to the ______ for removal.
kidneys
The liver breaks down the ______ of dead red blood cells.
The liver breaks down the ______ of dead red blood cells.
haemoglobin
The liver plays a role in maintaining ______.
The liver plays a role in maintaining ______.
homeostasis
Urea is then removed from the body by the ______.
Urea is then removed from the body by the ______.
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Liver changes ammonia to ______.
Liver changes ammonia to ______.
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Study Notes
Liver Functions in Homeostasis
- The liver is essential for maintaining homeostasis in the body.
- It processes and breaks down hemoglobin from dead red blood cells.
- By-products of hemoglobin breakdown are transported to the kidneys for elimination.
- The liver converts ammonia, a toxic by-product of protein metabolism, into urea.
- Urea, being less toxic, is eliminated from the body by the kidneys through urine.
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