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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The liver detoxifies blood by:
Options
A Producing antibodies against toxins
B Removing drugs, alcohol, and toxins — changing them to inactive forms excreted by the kidneys
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C Filtering blood through the hepatic sinusoids with nephron-like structures
D Producing uric acid from toxins
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The liver detoxifies blood by removing drugs, alcohol, and certain toxins, changing them to inactive forms that can be excreted by the kidneys. It also converts ammonia to urea and processes other metabolic wastes.

Hint

This organ metabolizes and neutralizes harmful substances, making them water-soluble for excretion.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1166 of 2214
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