THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

LIVER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The liver is regarded as a digestive gland because it
A
converts stored glycogen into glucose.
B
breaks down excess amino acids.
C
produces bile
D
stores iron
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bile is a fluid that is made and released by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile helps with digestion. It breaks down fats into fatty acids, which can be taken into the body by the digestive tract.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bile is a physiological aqueous solution produced and secreted by the liver. It consists mainly of bile salts, phospholipids, cholesterol, conjugated bilirubin, electrolytes, and water [1]. Bile travels through the liver in a series of ducts, eventually exiting through the common hepatic duct.

Detailed explanation-3: -Liver. Your liver makes a digestive juice called bile that helps digest fats and some vitamins. Bile ducts carry bile from your liver to your gallbladder for storage, or to the small intestine for use.

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