Which Is NOT an Endocrine Function Performed by the Liver

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an endocrine function performed by the liver?

• A) secreting insulin-like growth factor 1
• B) clearing hormones from plasma
• C) secreting angiotensinogen
• D) producing plasma proteins that bind hormones
• E) secreting insulin

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