Question

Which of the following is not a function of the liver in adults?
A. Make red blood cells
B. Produce urea
C. Store Urea
D. Produce Bile

Answer 1

Hint: Liver in adults acts as a hematopoietic organ in the foetus and erythroblasts organ i.e. disfunctional of the red blood cells in the adult. Hence, the red blood cells are not a function of the liver in adults.

Complete answer:
The liver performs some functions that regulate most chemical levels in the blood and excretes a product called bile juice. Role in carbohydrates metabolism and in lipid metabolism. It helps in the detoxification and deamination of protein of toxic substances in food.
In option A: Produced urea is naturally produced when the liver breaks down protein or amino acids, and ammonia so this option is not correct.
In option B: Urea is used to treat rough skin and some nail problems. It helps in some wound healing processes. So this option is not correct.
In option D: Bile is a fluid that is made and released by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile helps with digestion. It breaks down processed fats into fatty acids, which can be taken into the body by the digestive tract. so this option is not correct

So, the correct answer is option C.

Additional information:
The function of the liver in an adult is the Production of bile, which helps carry away waste and break down fats in the small intestine during digestion and Production of certain proteins for blood plasma, and the Production of cholesterol and special proteins to help carry fats through the body and its Regulate the blood levels of amino acids, which form the building blocks of proteins. The liver stores iron for the Processing of haemoglobin for use of its iron content.

Note:
The liver is found in a right and left lobe, separated by the filiform ligament. The right lobe is larger than the left lobe.