Which Statement About Metabolism in the Mammalian Liver Is FALSE

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which statement about metabolism in the mammalian liver is FALSE?

• A) Most plasma lipoproteins are synthesized in the liver.
• B) The enzymatic complement of liver tissue changes in response to changes in the diet.
• C) The liver synthesizes most of the urea produced in the body.
• D) The presence of glucose 6-phosphatase makes liver uniquely able to release glucose into the bloodstream.
• E) Under certain conditions, most of the functions of the liver can be performed by other organs.

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