The Liver: An Essential Organ

The liver produces bile, which aids in the digestion of fats.

The liver converts toxic byproducts like ammonia into less toxic substances, regulates glucose levels, and converts dangerous substances into compounds that can be removed from the body safely.

The liver's role in regulating blood glucose levels is critical because too little glucose can lead to a slowdown of nervous system cells and loss of consciousness.

<p>After a meal, the level of glucose in the blood begins to rise. The liver responds by taking glucose out of the blood to prevent it from rising too much, and releases stored glucose as the body uses it for energy to prevent the level from dropping too low.</p> Signup and view all the answers