Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Functions

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the functions of the liver (Select all that apply) ?

• A)Fatty acids are converted to glycerol in the process of beta-oxidation.
• B)Albumin is synthesized,and is important to maintain blood volume.
• C)Bilirubin from old RBCs is excreted into the blood to be eliminated by the intestines.
• D)Enzymes are synthesized to convert potential poisons to less harmful substances.
• E)The liver stores the minerals iron and sodium.
• F)Glycogen is changed to glucose during hypoglycemia,and the hormone insulin facilitates this process.
• G)Transamination is used to synthesize the non-essential amino acids.
• H)The clotting factors prothrombin and thrombin are synthesized.

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