The main function of the liver in the digestive system is ________.
A. distributing nutrients to the gastrointestinal tract
B. producing the hormones that regulate digestion and absorption
C. producing bile for fat digestion and absorption
D. producing enzymes for digestion of protein, fat, and carbohydrate
Answer: C
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