Question

practice ii
what does the liver regulate in the bloodstream?
levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide
levels of red and white blood cells
levels of sodium and potassium
levels of glucose, amino acids, and fats
levels of adrenaline and cortisol

Explanation:

The liver plays a crucial role in regulating glucose levels (through processes like glycogen storage and release), processes amino acids (such as deamination), and metabolizes fats (including producing bile for fat digestion).

• Levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide are mainly regulated by the respiratory system (lungs).
• Levels of red and white blood cells are regulated by the bone marrow (production) and the immune - related processes (for white blood cells).
• Levels of sodium and potassium are mainly regulated by the kidneys (through reabsorption and excretion mechanisms).
• Levels of adrenaline (produced by adrenal glands) and cortisol (produced by adrenal cortex) are regulated by the endocrine system (hypothalamus - pituitary - adrenal axis for cortisol, and sympathetic nervous system for adrenaline).

Answer:

Levels of glucose, amino acids, and fats