JAMB - Biology (2023 - No. 73)
What is the primary function of the liver in the human body?
Regulation of body temperature
Regulation of blood pressure
Production of hormones
Detoxification and metabolism of nutrients and drugs
Vysvětlení
The liver is a vital organ in the human body with multiple functions, but its primary function is the detoxification and metabolism of nutrients and drugs. The liver plays a crucial role in various metabolic processes. It detoxifies harmful substances, such as drugs and toxins, by breaking them down into less harmful forms that can be eliminated from the body.