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The liver is a metabolically active organ responsible for many vital life functions. The primary functions of the liver are:

•Bile production and excretion

•Excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs

•Metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates

•Enzyme activation

•Storage of glycogen, vitamins, and minerals

•Synthesis of plasma proteins, such as albumin, and clotting factors

•Blood detoxification and purification

It and the gall bladder which hold bile, are part of the digestive system. However, the liver also makes hormones which makes it more of a whole body organ.

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