Nutrients absorbed by the intestines move directly to the liver, which
A) converts the nutrients into monomers.
B) converts excess glucose to glycogen.
C) manages the amount of glucose that is converted to amylase.
D) converts glucose to alcohol.

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When excess glucose is absorbed by the intestines, it is converted into glycogen by the liver through a process called glycogenesis. This ensures that glucose levels in the blood are regulated and excess glucose is stored for later energy use.

Nutrients Absorbed by the Intestines Move Directly to the Liver