The role of the liver is mainly metabolism, detoxification, secretion of bile, immune defense and other aspects.
1. Metabolism: The liver is involved in the decomposition of sugar and synthesis of glycogen; the decomposition and synthesis of protein and fat; and the metabolism of vitamins and hormones.
2. Detoxification: The liver is the main detoxification organ of the human body. Harmful substances in the blood and microbial antigenic substances are detoxified and eliminated in the liver, so that the poisonous substances become non-toxic or highly soluble substances and are excreted with bile and urine.
3. Secretion of bile: secretion of bile, participate in digestion, help absorb lipids and fat-soluble vitamins.
4. Immune defense: The liver is the largest reticuloendothelial cell phagocytosis system, which can phagocytose foreign substances and bacteria in the blood, and has the function of immunity.
In addition, liver also has the role of hematopoietic blood storage, the body can be supplemented with blood when ischemia. The liver is an important organ of the human body, and should be consulted when there is any discomfort.