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ZOO 101 The Excretory System Objective Question

Question

How does the liver detoxify the blood?
Options
A It stores toxins in the gallbladder.
B It removes substances like drugs and alcohol and changes them to an inactive form for excretion by the kidneys.
Correct Answer
C It breaks down toxins into carbon dioxide and water.
D It passes toxins directly into the intestine.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The liver detoxifies blood by removing substances like drugs and alcohol and converting them to an inactive form, which is then excreted by the kidneys.

Hint

This process makes harmful substances harmless.

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