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### Liver Function and Cellular Components

**The liver is responsible for detoxing the body.**

Based on this information, which of these should be plentiful in liver cells?

- **A. Cardiac tissue**
- **B. DNA**
- **C. Smooth ER**
- **D. Mitochondria**

**Explanation:** 

- **Cardiac tissue** is not related to liver cells but to the cells of the heart.
- **DNA** is present in all cells but is not specifically abundant in liver cells for detoxification purposes.
- **Smooth ER (Endoplasmic Reticulum)** is essential in liver cells as it plays a crucial role in detoxification processes by metabolizing drugs and toxins.
- **Mitochondria** are also abundant in liver cells, providing the necessary energy for various liver functions but are not directly responsible for detoxification.

Therefore, the correct answer is **C. Smooth ER**.

**Educational Context:** This content helps students understand the specialized cellular structures that contribute to the functions of different organs, in this case, the role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum in liver cells for detoxification.
Transcribed Image Text:### Liver Function and Cellular Components **The liver is responsible for detoxing the body.** Based on this information, which of these should be plentiful in liver cells? - **A. Cardiac tissue** - **B. DNA** - **C. Smooth ER** - **D. Mitochondria** **Explanation:** - **Cardiac tissue** is not related to liver cells but to the cells of the heart. - **DNA** is present in all cells but is not specifically abundant in liver cells for detoxification purposes. - **Smooth ER (Endoplasmic Reticulum)** is essential in liver cells as it plays a crucial role in detoxification processes by metabolizing drugs and toxins. - **Mitochondria** are also abundant in liver cells, providing the necessary energy for various liver functions but are not directly responsible for detoxification. Therefore, the correct answer is **C. Smooth ER**. **Educational Context:** This content helps students understand the specialized cellular structures that contribute to the functions of different organs, in this case, the role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum in liver cells for detoxification.
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