| bile canaliculi |
Tiny channels on the surface of liver cells that collect the bile that they produce.
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| bile acids |
Certain compounds produced by the liver, bound to amino acids, and excreted in the bile to aid in the digestion of fats.
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| bilirubin |
An orange-yellow pigment in bile that is a product of red blood cell breakdown; it is normally excreted with the urine or feces, and a buildup in the body can cause jaundice.
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| bile |
A fluid secreted by the liver and passed to the small intestine where it aids in the emulsification and absorption of fats.
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| billion |
There are two systems for naming large numbers. For example, in the American system a billion is 10 9 , whereas in a system formerly used in Britain, a billion is 10 12 and a milliard is 10 9 .
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