ECOLOGY
EXCRETORY PRODUCTS AND THEIR ELIMINATION
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Question
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(MCAS) Besides producing cholesterol and bile, which of the following is a function of the liver?
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digesting fiber
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making red blood cells
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removing toxins from blood
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storing stomach contents for digestion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The liver filters all of the blood in the body and breaks down poisonous substances, such as alcohol and drugs. The liver also produces bile, a fluid that helps digest fats and carry away waste.
Detailed explanation-2: -It is a metabolically active organ, which is involved in some vital functions, including the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, production of bile and excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, drugs and hormones. The liver is also involved in activating enzymes and also stores vitamins, minerals and glycogen.
Detailed explanation-3: -Liver functions include: processing digested food from the intestine. controlling levels of fats, amino acids and glucose in the blood.
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