Human Anatomy & Physiology
Human Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780805382952
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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The digestive system of human beings has many organs and exocrine glands thathelp in the digestion and absorption of food. The main exocrine gland thatsecretes important chemicals for digestion is the liver. The liver secretes bile salts thathelp in the digestion of lipids, which is the most complex process in the digestive system.

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