Elimination Flashcards
1
Q
Where does digestion occur?
A
Small intestine
2
Q
What reabsorps fluids & electrolytes and removes wastes?
A
Large Intestine
3
Q
What breaks down fat and stores bile?
A
Gallbladder
4
Q
absorption and metabolism of nutrients, degradation of toxins, hormones, and medications, and synthesis of proteins are all functions of the
A
Liver
5
Q
What percentage of the body’s oxygen is used by the liver?
A
20
