If liver from body is removed, then which component of blood will increase?
A
Ammonia
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B
Protein
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C
Urea
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D
Uric acid
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Solution
The correct option is B Ammonia The liver converts excess ammonia into urea by ornithine cycle. Ammonia is toxic, hence it is converted to less toxic form urea. In absence of liver, toxic ammonia starts to accumulate in the blood.