Question

Which of the following is not a function of the liver in adults?

• A. Make red blood cells
• B. Produce urea
• C. Store glucose
• D. Produce bile

Answer 1

The correct option is A Make red blood cells

The liver performs a variety of functions such as synthesis, storage and secretion of various substances. The functions performed by the liver are:

• The liver secretes bile juice.
  
• The liver plays a key role in carbohydrates metabolism, in lipid metabolism.
  
• It also helps in deamination of proteins and conversion of ammonia into urea.
  
• It is the chief organ of detoxification of toxic substances in food.
  
• It acts as a thermoregulatory organ like skeletal muscle. as it has high glucose at its disposal.
  
• It acts as a haematopoietic organ in the foetus and erythroclastic organ i.e. destruction of the red blood cells in the adult. Hence, Making of red blood cells is not a function of the liver in adults.
  

So, the correct answer is 'make red blood cells'.