Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 3 - Cellular Form and Function - Study Guide - Testing Your Recall - Page 110: 18

Answer

Smooth ER, peroxisomes

Work Step by Step

Liver cells can detoxify alcohol with two organelles, the smoother endoplasmic reticulum and peroxisomes. Peroxisomes are especially abundant in liver and kidney cells where they neutralize free radicals and detoxify alcohol. The ER also detoxifies alcohol and other drugs.
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