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General functions of the liver

1. Detoxifies and purifies blood

2. Stores glucose in form of glyco-

gen, minerals, vitamins

3. Breaks down stored fats to

produce energy

4. Produces bile and excretes it when
no longer needed

5. Excretes unwanted drugs, hormones, cholesterol

6. Metabolises proteins, fats, carbohydrates.

The Large Intestine (Colon)

The large intestines/colon is made up of the cecum, ascending

colon, transverse colon, descending colon, rectum and anus

There is no digestion that takes place in the colon.