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Which information is most significant when assessing a client suspected of having a peptic ulcer?
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23. The Digestive System
Introduction to the Digestive System
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Which of the following is a digestive function of the liver?
A
Production of digestive enzymes
B
Absorption of nutrients
C
Secretion of insulin
D
Production of bile
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Understand the role of the liver in the digestive system. The liver is a vital organ that performs several functions related to digestion, metabolism, and detoxification.
Identify the primary digestive function of the liver. The liver produces bile, which is essential for the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.
Differentiate between the options given: Production of digestive enzymes, Absorption of nutrients, and Secretion of insulin. Note that these functions are primarily associated with other organs such as the pancreas and the small intestine.
Recognize that the liver does not produce digestive enzymes; this is mainly the role of the pancreas. Similarly, the liver is not directly involved in the absorption of nutrients, which occurs in the small intestine.
Conclude that the correct digestive function of the liver is the production of bile, which helps emulsify fats, making them easier to digest and absorb.
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