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Oil is stored in shark's livers because livers store oil (or fat). When vertebrates digest food, the food does not go from their intestine to the blood stream but to the liver which decides what to do with it. That includes you.
The liver sends some food directly to the blood stream. It gives some additional processing, and rather that release all the food that came through the digestive track at one time it stores some. (Besides that it serves other functions.) If your body suddenly needs more fat than usual, your liver will release it. If the need continues for any length of time, your body will instruct your fat cells to start releasing fat. Sharks work the same way.
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∙ 15y agoSharks do have livers and they are used to help them float! :-D
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∙ 15y agoSharks have oily liver so they can digest there food easier
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∙ 11y agobecause it covers their gills and it suffocates
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∙ 12y agoBecause it eats fish that are large and oily.
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∙ 14y agoto help to keep the shark stay afloat
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What is the function of the liver and why is it so large?
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Why is liver the main organ for sharks buoyancy if it only gives off oil in not so large quantities while stomach can hold and compress air and use them like submarines?
Liver is much larger in sharks as compared to stomach.Liver not only helps in buoyancy but also keeps shark upright. there are other factors which are also involved in buoyancy.
Is liver pool an urban area?
Liverpool is a large city and a port so it is an urban area
Is a whale shark a hybrid?
No, whale sharks are not hybrid. They are a species of shark. The reason they are called whale sharks is because they are so large, measuring up to fifty feet long.
Is there such thing as a giant shark?
technicly yes as you do have some large sized sharks .The sizes of sharks vary so some are little and some are big but there is no such thing as a 'giant shark'
Why are people with dark hair and oily skin more likely to get acne?
oily skin is so oily that when you wet your face it is so dry that it gets acme.a tipwhen you need help tell your mom to help you
What are some historical uses of sharkskin?
The Many Uses of Sharks Make-upLipstick and skin care are made out of shark's stomach.MedicinePills are used out of the liver of sharks called shark liver oil pills. These pills are used for medicine.FoodThere are various types of foods that are made out of sharks, like shark-fin soup and shark and chips. People say that shark-fin soup is very good.Eye transplantThey transplant human eyes for shark eyes. This surgery is not usually seen.Tourist itemsSwords are also made out of shark's skin. They are used for the grip of the sword.The teeth of the shark can be made for necklaces.People design drawings on the tooth of the shark.The jaws are also used for many things.Shark's jaws are taken out so they can be sold.There is a box, called the box of happiness, which is shark skin or shark leather to cover the box. You can put all kinds of things in it.
Are cartilaginous fish small?
shark, skate, or ray are the examples of cartilaginous fish, so usually members of this category are LARGE!
Who can get oily skin?
ANSWER:Anyone can get oily skin. I can and so can you. Sweating makes our faces oily, so remember to wash your face every night. If you don't want a really oily face don't use hand or body lotions.ANSWER:If your family has a history of having oily skin, then there is a strong possibility that you, or the future generations in your family, also have oily skin as GENES is one of the factors for having oily skin.Another factor is STRESS. If you work in an a stressful environment or is often exposed in stressful conditions, then this could also trigger oily skin condition.For more information on oily skin, check the Sources and related links section below.
Is sheep wool oily?
No i don't think so.
Why is shark bay called shark bay?
it is a beach bay on shark island and there's a shark there so its called shark bay
Why does a sheeps fleece feel so oily?
because they give off an oily/fatty substance called lanolin.
