Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing toxic substances?

  1. Heart

  2. Liver

  3. Kidney

  4. Lung

The correct answer is: Liver

The liver is responsible for metabolizing toxic substances because it contains enzymes that break down harmful materials into less harmful forms that can be eliminated from the body. The heart, kidney, and lung do not have the same function of metabolizing toxins, making them incorrect choices. The heart pumps blood, the kidney filters waste products from the blood, and the lung exchanges gases. While all of these organs play critical roles in maintaining the body's overall health, they are not primarily responsible for metabolizing toxic substances.

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