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Which organ breaks down proteins causing urea?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Urea:

  • Is made in the Liver.
  • So when the body breaks down food, chemicals, and proteins, you get Urea.
  • It's practically just human waste; Your body needs to get rid of it so it breaks down into a certain from, then leaves the body.

How it's formed:

  • Excess amino acids are filtered by the liver,
  • After filtering their nitrogen, liver forms urea molecules,
  • Urea's excess
    C,
    H, and,
    O can be used to release energy,
  • Urea leaves the liver through the bloodstream, and travels to the kidneys.

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So with this information we can conclude that the organ that breaks down proteins causing urea is the Liver.

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