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What does the liver do?

Dr Patricia Lalor explains the various functions of the liver

Your task: Watch this video in which Dr Patricia Lalor explains the various functions of the liver, from digestion to detoxification. See if you can connect some of the cell types we mentioned in earlier activities with the functions we describe here. Reflect on any new information or ideas and share your thoughts with other learners in the comments area.

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