Digestion of which of the following would be affected the most if the liver were severely damaged?
A) lipids
B) carbohydrates
C) proteins
D) starches

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The liver produces bile, which emulsifies lipids and aids in their digestion. If the liver were severely damaged, less bile would be produced, which would hinder the digestion of lipids the most. While carbohydrates, proteins, and starches are all partially digested in the stomach and small intestine, they are fully broken down by enzymes in the pancreas and small intestine, so a damaged liver would have less effect on their digestion.

Digestion of Which of the Following Would Be Affected the Most