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renzo156

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Which of the following is the body's major metabolic organ?
 
 a. pancreas
  b. small intestine
  c. gallbladder
  d. liver

Question 2

When nutrients enter the blood vessels from the small intestine, they are first transported to the:
 
 a. kidney.
  b. liver.
  c. cells throughout the body.
  d. thoracic duct.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


renzo156

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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