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Liver

The liver is the largest organ in the body. is is part of the digestive system. It makes bile which helps to digest fats.

The liver also helps to regulate the contents of blood. It removes excess amino acids from blood. It breaks them down and makes urea.

Urea is taken out of the blood by the kidneys.

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