Question

In vertebrates, smooth endoplasmic reticulum plays a crucial role in detoxifying _____ from many drugs.
1. small intestine
2. liver
3. brain
4. lungs

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : liver

The correct answer is liver.

• The variants of the endoplasmic reticulum are following
  • Rough ER
  • Smooth ER
• The Rough ER has ribosomes embedded within its structure, giving a 'rough' appearance.
• The smooth ER does not have these ribosomes, hence appears 'smooth.'
• The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for the synthesis of essential lipids such as cholesterol and phospholipids.
• The majority of the functions of the rough endoplasmic reticulum are associated with protein synthesis.

• The liver is the largest gland in the human body.
• Production of Bile, Metabolization of Fats, Absorption of Bilirubin are the main functions of the Liver.
• Cirrhosis, Fascioliasis, Hepatitis, and Alcoholic Liver Disease are some diseases related to the liver.