A nurse is teaching a class on health and nutrition; this week the class is on cell usage of nutrients. Which statements by the class indicate that teaching is successful? Select all that apply.

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- A is correct because the liver can indeed convert excess amino acids into carbohydrates through a process called gluconeogenesis, which is crucial for energy use when glucose levels are low.- B is correct because one of the liver's primary functions is to detoxify substances such as alcohol, drugs, and poisons, which can be by-products of digestion or introduced into the body through other means.

A Nurse Is Teaching a Class on Health and Nutrition;