When a drug passes through the liver, the primary function of this organ is to
A)deflect the normal route of the drug
B)remove the drug from the bloodstream
C)bind the drug to albumin
D)change the drug's molecular structure so that it is easier to excrete

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The primary function of the liver when processing drugs is to change their molecular structure through a chemical process called metabolism. This makes the drugs easier to excrete from the body.

When a Drug Passes Through the Liver, the Primary Function