SS3: BIOLOGY - 1ST TERM
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Regulation of Internal Environment I6 Topics|1 Quiz
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Regulation of Internal Environment II4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Regulation of Internal Environment III | Week 2 (Contd)3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Nervous Coordination I2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Nervous Coordination II4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Sense Organs I6 Topics|1 Quiz
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Sense Organs II3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Ecology of Population3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Balance in Nature3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Reproductive Systems and Reproduction in Man I4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Reproductive Systems and Reproduction in Man II3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Development of New Seeds4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Fruits3 Topics|1 Quiz
The Structure and Functions of the Liver
Topic Content:
- Structure of the Liver
- Functions of the Liver
- Regulation of Blood Sugar
The liver is a large reddish-brown organ with two lobes. It is the largest internal organ with an average weight of about 1.25 kg. It is beneath the diaphragm at the upper right portion of the abdomen.

Functions of the Liver:
1. It regulates blood sugar levels.
2. Production of bile for emulsification of fatsThis is the process of breaking down the complex fat molecules converted into smaller fat molecules by the bile salts secreted by the liver that will be easier to digest with... More.
3. Protein synthesis.
4. Heat production: When the body’s temperature drops, the liver releases stored glucose into the bloodstream. This glucose is then used by cells to produce energyEnergy is the ability to do work. Energy exists in several forms such as heat, kinetic or mechanical energy, light, potential energy, and electrical energy. Units of Energy: The SI unit... More, a process that
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