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Digestive System in Humans

Is liver a di...

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Is liver a digestive gland?

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Yes, the liver is a digestive gland.
Liver produces the bile juice that helps in the digestion of fats and lipids in the small intestine.
It is also the site for storing glucose in the form of glycogen.
It also helps in the detoxification of the various metabolites.

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