Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Liver

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of the liver?

• A) It helps regulate blood cholesterol levels.
• B) It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
• C) It removes iron and certain vitamins from the blood and stores them.
• D) It removes poisonous substances from the blood and detoxifies them.
• E) It produces bile.

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Definitions:

Glands

Organs in the body that secrete hormones or other substances directly into the blood or onto a surface within or outside the body.

Neurons

are the basic working units of the brain, specialized cells that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Sex Hormones

Hormones that regulate the development and functioning of reproductive organs and that stimulate the development of male and female sexual characteristics; they include androgens, estrogens, and progesterone.

Estrogen

Estrogen is a primary female sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.