Post-UTME Biology 2009 Objective — Question 4
Question 4 of 15 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The liver performs all the following functions EXCEPT
- A. regulation of heat
- B. formation of cholesterol
- C. removal of red blood cells
- D. synthesis of vitaminsCorrect
Explanation
The liver stores vitamins (e.g. vitamin A) rather than synthesizing them from scratch; it does regulate heat, form cholesterol, and (along with the spleen) remove old red blood cells.
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