Alcohol Dehydrogenase in the ________ Detoxifies Alcohol Produced in the Intestines

Question

Alcohol dehydrogenase in the ________ detoxifies alcohol produced in the intestines.
A) lungs
B) liver
C) mouth
D) pancreas
E) spleen

Accepted Answer

Alcohol dehydrogenase is an enzyme found in the liver that breaks down alcohol into acetaldehyde, which can then be further metabolized into harmless substances. The lungs, mouth, pancreas, and spleen are not involved in alcohol detoxification.