Which Statement Is NOT True of the Functions of the Liver

question 205

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the functions of the liver?

• A)The liver stores the minerals iron and copper.
• B)The liver stores the vitamins D, E, and K.
• C)Enzymes are produced to detoxify medications.
• D)The liver changes glycogen to glucose when the blood glucose level is high.

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Definitions:

Protein Capsid

The protein shell of a virus, which encloses its genetic material and is critical for its ability to infect host cells.

Genome

Sum of all the genetic information in a cell or organism.

Host Specificity

The degree to which a parasite or pathogen can infect only a limited range of host species.

Intracellular Parasites

Intracellular parasites are organisms that live within the cells of their host, relying on their host's resources for survival, often causing disease.