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Which organ is primarily responsible for the removal of excess amino acids from the blood?

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MCQ

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practice

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Topic

Hormonal coordination in humans

Question

Liver

The liver is responsible for processing excess amino acids through deamination and converting ammonia to urea.

Misunderstanding Protein Digestion

Students often think that excess amino acids can be stored in the body like carbohydrates or fats.

Emphasize that excess amino acids are not stored and must be converted into other substances, such as ammonia and urea, for excretion.

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