MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

LIVER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This organ is the filtering machine of the body.
A
Glucose
B
Glycogen
C
Liver
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The liver filters or detoxifies the blood. Almost all the blood in your body passes through the liver. As blood passes through the liver, it breaks down substances, such as prescription or over-the-counter drugs, street drugs, alcohol, and caffeine.

Detailed explanation-2: -The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine.

Detailed explanation-3: -The liver is the largest solid organ in the human body. It is part of the digestive system and plays an essential role in removing toxins from the blood, metabolizing nutrients, and immune function.

Detailed explanation-4: -The liver regulates most chemical levels in the blood and excretes a product called bile. This helps carry away waste products from the liver. All of the blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver. The liver processes this blood.

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