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What is the role of the liver in regards to digestion/transport?

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Anatomy 101 homework: The liver detoxifies chemicals and ingestants, metabolizes drugs, secretes bile, makes many proteins--some important for blood clotting and other functions. Ref. www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=anatomy-and-function-of-the-liver.

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Answered 6/2/2017

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