In Addition to Carbohydrate and Lipid Energy Metabolism, the Liver

question 8

Multiple Choice

In addition to carbohydrate and lipid energy metabolism, the liver serves other purposes EXCEPT:

• A) producing insulin to regulate metabolism.
• B) converting amino acids into metabolic fuel.
• C) ketone body production.
• D) detoxification of poisons and drugs.
• E) Gluconeogenesis.

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