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Which organelle plays a role in the hepatic biosynthesis of bile acids?
Which organelle plays a role in the hepatic biosynthesis of bile acids?
What are bile acids conjugated with to give anions called bile salts?
What are bile acids conjugated with to give anions called bile salts?
What is the primary bile acid synthesized in humans?
What is the primary bile acid synthesized in humans?
Approximately how much bile salt is synthesized daily to replace bile acids lost in the feces?
Approximately how much bile salt is synthesized daily to replace bile acids lost in the feces?
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Bile Acid Synthesis and Conjugation
- The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) plays a role in the hepatic biosynthesis of bile acids.
- Bile acids are conjugated with amino acids, such as glycine or taurine, to give anions called bile salts.
- The primary bile acid synthesized in humans is cholic acid.
Bile Salt Synthesis and Replacement
- Approximately 500 mg of bile salt is synthesized daily to replace bile acids lost in the feces.
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Test your knowledge about the synthesis, function, and characteristics of bile acids. Learn about how bile acids are synthesized in the liver from cholesterol and their role in the digestion and absorption of fats. Explore the conjugation of bile acids with taurine or glycine residues to form bile salts.
