The liver is not directly responsible for the digestion process, but releases bile and other compounds that breakdown fats. What would be a consequence if the liver was not able to release these compounds?

a. The small intestine would not be able to absorb fats.

b. The large intestine would not be able to absorb fats

c. The stomach would not be able to absorb fats

d. There would not be an affect since the human body does not need fat

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Mariah Mckinney

Biology

18 December, 20:15

The liver is not directly responsible for the digestion process, but releases bile and other compounds that breakdown fats. What would be a consequence if the liver was not able to release these compounds?

a. The small intestine would not be able to absorb fats.

b. The large intestine would not be able to absorb fats

c. The stomach would not be able to absorb fats

d. There would not be an affect since the human body does not need fat

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Lincoln Clayton · Answer 1

a. The small intestine would not be able to absorb fats.

Explanation:

The bile is released into the first part of our small intestine called the duodenum and without it, the small intestine would lack the enablement to break down and absorb fats.