The Liver Performs All of the Following Functions Except __________

question 27

Multiple Choice

The liver performs all of the following functions except __________.

• A) converting ammonia to urea
• B) carrying out most beta oxidation
• C) producing insulin and glucagon
• D) synthesizing cholesterol
• E) synthesizing glucose from fats and amino acids

---

Definitions:

Viral Infections

Diseases caused by viruses that can affect various parts of the body, ranging from the common cold to more severe illnesses.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period while ignoring others; it is a mechanism of information processing.

Identical Genes

A term that refers to having exactly the same DNA sequence in a particular gene across different individuals, typically seen in monozygotic (identical) twins.

Twins

Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy, which can be identical (from one egg) or fraternal (from two different eggs).