Is the liver part of the excretory system?
My father has some kidney issues, and we were discussing how the body removes waste. Is the liver also involved in the excretory system, similar to kidneys?
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4 months ago
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Well, it's not like the kidneys, which are directly part of the excretory system. But the liver *does* process toxins and waste products which are then excreted by other organs. I ignored some signs related to my liver once, big mistake. Always get checkups, don't ignore any doubts.
5 months ago
Actually, no, not directly. The liver breaks down waste, like old blood cells and toxins, but the kidneys do the main job of filtering blood to make urine. Liver is more of a processing plant than a direct excretory organ like kidney. Samjhe?
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4 months ago
Bete, the liver has many duties. It cleans the blood of many things, but the main job of throwing out waste from the body, that is done by the kidneys. So no, not directly excretory. Don't worry too much, just keep it healthy.
9 months ago
The liver is a detox machine, for sure. It processes toxins so the body can get rid of them. While it's not a direct part of the *excretory* system like the bladder or kidneys, it helps prepare waste for excretion. I've tried many home remedies to support liver detox, they do help a bit.
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8 months ago
Nahin beta, liver ka kaam ganda cheezein saaf karna hai, par unko bahar nikalne ka kaam kidney ka hai. Liver to bas tayaari karta hai. Always good to keep body clean from inside. Stay healthy!