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includes the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas |
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| innermost layer of the GI tract that produces mucus |
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| comprised of connective tissue that includes blood vessels, nerves, lymphatics, and secretory glands |
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| includes circular and longitudinal smooth muscle layers |
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- metabolize carbs, protein, and fats
- synthesize glucose, protein, cholesterol, triglycerides, and clotting factors
- store glucose, fats and micronutrients and release them when needed
- detoxify blood of potentially harmful chemicals
- maintain intravascular fluid volumed through the production of circulating proteins
- metabolize meds and prepare them for excretion
- produce bile
- inactivate and prepare hormones for excretion
- remove damaged or old erythrocytes from blood to recycle iron and protein
- serve as a blood reservior
- convert fatty acids to ketones
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