B9.4 The Liver

Question 1

What are some of the vital process our liver carriers out?

Answer 1

Breaking down lactic acid
Producing bike
Breaks down dead red blood cells
Converting glucose into Glycogen

Question 2

How is lactic acid broken down?

Answer 2

1. Lactic acid builds up
2. Transported to the liver via the blood
3. Lactic acid converts into glucose
4. Oxygen breaks glucose down into water and carbon dioxide
5. Excess glucose is converted into glycogen