Bile

Introduction :

Bile is a yellowish-green secretion formed and released by the liver into the gut, stored in the gall bladder when not needed immediately.

Its prime importance is in fat digestion so it's Clinically related with problems arising from fat indigestion, the commonest is pain due to gall stones

Learning objectives:

  • Structural organization of the gall bladder 
  • Mechanism of synthesis, storage and secretion of bile 
  • The biochemical composition of bile and changes in composition for storage 
  • The biochemical functions of bile 
  • Describe the enterohepatic circulation and its significance 

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