Which Organ Is Responsible for Metabolizing and Detoxifying Foreign Chemicals

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which organ is responsible for metabolizing and detoxifying foreign chemicals in the blood, including drugs?

• A)liver
• B)kidneys
• C)gallbladder
• D)spleen
• E)stomach

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Definitions:

Parafollicular Cells

Specialized cells in the thyroid gland that produce calcitonin, a hormone involved in regulating calcium levels in the blood.

Isthmus

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas or a constricted part of an organ connecting two larger parts.

Metabolic Activity

Metabolic activity encompasses the various biochemical processes that occur within organisms to maintain life, including the conversion of nutrients into energy.

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a condition characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland, leading to accelerated metabolism and various systemic effects.