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1. Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Biology
Multiple Choice
Which organ in the human body is primarily responsible for breaking down alcohol?
A
Stomach
B
Liver
C
Kidney
D
Pancreas
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the role of alcohol metabolism in the human body. Alcohol is primarily broken down by enzymes to prevent toxicity and allow its elimination from the body.
Step 2: Identify the organ responsible for producing the enzymes that metabolize alcohol. The liver is the primary organ that produces enzymes such as alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH).
Step 3: Learn the process of alcohol metabolism. Alcohol is converted into acetaldehyde by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), and then acetaldehyde is further broken down into acetate by aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH).
Step 4: Compare the functions of the other organs listed in the problem. The stomach plays a minor role in alcohol absorption, the kidneys filter blood and regulate waste, and the pancreas aids in digestion but does not metabolize alcohol.
Step 5: Conclude that the liver is the correct answer because it is the primary organ responsible for metabolizing alcohol through enzymatic activity.
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