Which Statement Is NOT True of the Functions of the Liver

question 51

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Prothrombin,one of the clotting factors,is produced.
• B)The liver changes glucose to glycogen when the blood glucose level is low.
• C)Excess amino acids are deaminated to be used for energy production.
• D)Excess cholesterol is excreted into bile.

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Definitions:

Fainting Episodes

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Mean Blood Pressure

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Documented Hypertension

A medical condition diagnosed and recorded by healthcare professionals, characterized by consistently high blood pressure.

Palpated Pulse

The pulse felt by pressing a flat surface, like a finger, against the body, used to measure the heart rate or check circulatory function.