Veterinary Technician

Category - Pharmacology

In which organ does the detoxification of drugs and toxins normally occur?
  1. Kidney
  2. Small intestine
  3. Pancreas
  4. Liver
Explanation
Answer: D - The liver is the main organ responsible for detoxifying the body by enzymatic activity. Liver function is important to evaluate during long term drug therapy or during anesthesia to ensure that chemical changes can take place to decrease the toxic properties of chemical agents used.
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