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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Digestion of which of the following would be affected the most if the liver were severely damaged?
A
Proteins
B
Carbohydrates
C
Fats
D
All the above will be equally affected
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Expert Answer. The liver produces bile juice which is responsible for fat absorption in the bloodstream. Therefore the lipids digestion is affected severely if the liver gets damaged.

Detailed explanation-2: -Liver: An organ with many functions, your liver’s two main responsibilities in the process of digestion are to make and secrete bile and to process and purify the blood containing newly absorbed nutrients that are coming from the small intestine.

Detailed explanation-3: -If the pancreas does not produce enough digestive enzymes, for example, the digestive system will not absorb nutrients as intended. This can lead to weight loss and diarrhea. Additionally, too little insulin production will increase the risk of diabetes, and blood glucose levels will rise.

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