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All the nutrients that are digested in the alimentary canal and absorbed into the blood, then go to the liver for further processing. Only water can be absorbed without further processing by the liver.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoWell, your liver shouldn't have to digest food; food only passes through your mouth, your esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, large intestine, then is excreted from your body.
Although, your liver does break down food, with bile, AKA as gall. This is an essential part to break down the food's lipids. Without it, you couldn't take in food properly, and probably would die, if not treated. (This is why liver failure is so serious)
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∙ 12y agoThe liver digests natural sugars and acidic liquids aswell as butter or chelestrol in that matter
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∙ 13y agoDigestion takes place in the stomach and small intestine. The liver is involved in the metabolism of nutrients, but not in their digestion.
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Which organs help digest fats?
The liver secretes bile which helps in fat absorption.
What juices from the pancreas help digest food in the small intestine?
Liver.
In what does the liquids from the pancreas and liver help to digest fats and carbohydrates?
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How does your liver help digest your food?
Digestion occurs in the stomach and small intestine. The liver helps via metabolism of nutrients (but not by digestion).
The and the liver send fluids to the small intestine that helps in digestion?
The pancreas, liver, and gallbladder all secrete substances which help digest food in the small intestine. These liquids can digest fats, carbohydrates and proteins.
What is the function of liver in a pig?
To help the stomach digest starch and lipids (or fats).
Which two organs send chemicals to the small intestine to help digest food?
The Liver and Pancreas
Which organs send chemicals tothe small intestine to help digest food?
the stomach cus acids help break down the food and the mouth to because the saliva has chemicals that help too.
What nutrient does the liver digest?
The liver digests nothing.
What is the Liver about?
The liver is a organ in the body that digest the food that you eat.
What does the liver digest?
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What breaks down fruits?
This enzyme is a type of amylase. This is the same type of enzyme released by the liver to help digest fruits.
