What is the main function of the liver in mammals?

Answer 1

The liver filters out bad things in the blood that can damage a mammal and human being. Things like drugs, alcohol, bacteria, viral cells, unwanted and unneeded things for the mammals body and helps to fight off illnesses. The unwanted products get filtered and sent into the waste area of that mammal's body so it can be expelled. If too much of the "baddies" are filtered through the liver it can cause problems, like when an alcoholic drinks too much for too long. The liver gets sick with cirrhosis.

The liver also produces any glucose the animal needs by converting amino acids.

Answer 2

The liver is an extremely vital organ. The liver is the great giver with many functions. Many would say the main function is detoxification, but its many other functions are equally vital. The liver works to do many important functions, including:

1. Detoxification by breaking down or metabolizing substances
2. Production of bile to help with digestion
3. Storage of glycogen that can be converted to glucose
4. Synthesis of plasma proteins like albumin
5. Breaking down old red blood cells
6. Being part of the renin-agniotensin system that controls blood pressure