Production of which one of the following is a function of the liver?

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Q: 104 (IAS/2007)
Production of which one of the following is a function of the liver?

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Science

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IAS

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Option 1: Lipase is an enzyme that is primarily produced in the pancreas, not the liver. Its function is to break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

Option 2: Urea is the correct answer. The liver plays a vital role in the metabolism of proteins. Amino acids are broken down and removed from the bloodstream by the liver to produce urea, which is then excreted by the kidneys in the urine.

Option 3: Mucus is mainly produced by the mucous glands and the cells of the mucous membrane, which lines body cavities such as the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. The liver does not produce mucus.

Option 4: Hydrochloric acid is not produced by the liver. It is produced by the parietal cells in the stomach. Its main function is to aid in the digestion of food by breaking down proteins.

So, the liver does not produce lipase, mucus or hydrochloric acid but it does produce urea.

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