Which Statement Explains What Happens to Toxic Substances After Detoxification

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains what happens to toxic substances after detoxification by liver cells?

• A) They are used to increase pH for optimum amylase function.
• B) They are used to dilute food and other substances and facilitate mixing of foods in the small intestine.
• C) Small amounts are carried by mucus and sodium bicarbonate to the small intestine for use in digestion.
• D) They are changed into nontoxic compounds by a series of chemical reactions.

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