| bile salts |
Sodium and potassium salts in bile acids. Produced in the liver, secreted into the bile and directed to the intestine where they help the digestion and absorption of fats.
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| bile |
An emulsifying agent produced in the liver and secreted into the duodenum. Its composition includes bile acids and salts, cholesterol ; and electrolytes. It aids digestion of fats in the duodenum.
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| bile |
stored in both the liver and gallbladder, it is important as a digestive juice due to its emulsifying action which facilitates the digestion of fats in the intestines, as well as stimulating peristalsis.
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| bile acids |
Aid in the digestion and absorption of dietary fats. Bile acid is produced by the liver and secreted into the intestine. It contains cholesterol and important digestive particles called bile salts.
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| bile |
The yellowish-brown or green fluid secreted by the liver.
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