Which one of the following is not a function of liver?

Conversion of glucose into glycogen

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Production of urea

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Destruction of dead and worn-out red blood cells

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Absorption of food and excess water from the undigested food

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Solution

The correct option is D Absorption of food and excess water from the undigested food
The main function of the liver is to filter the blood coming from the digestive tract before passing it to the other body parts. Glycogenesis is the formation of glycogen from glucose. It takes place in the liver. The glycogen thus formed is stored in liver. Liver also has carrier molecules and enzymes that produces urea from the ammonia, toxic base. The destruction of dead and worn-out red blood cells takes place in the liver and spleen. When the red blood cells are destroyed in the liver, bilirubin is formed. Large intestine absorbs food and excess water from undigested food prior to releasing as a solid waste.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Absorption of food and excess water from the undigested food.'

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