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Which organ is responsible for the secretion of bile?
Which organ is responsible for the secretion of bile?
- Stomach
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Liver (correct)
Where does bile get concentrated up to 5-10 fold?
Where does bile get concentrated up to 5-10 fold?
- Common bile duct
- Canaliculi
- Hepatic duct
- Gallbladder (correct)
What is the major solute in bile?
What is the major solute in bile?
- Bile pigments
- Bile salts (correct)
- Lecithin
- Cholesterol
Where are most of the secreted bile salts reabsorbed and re-secreted from?
Where are most of the secreted bile salts reabsorbed and re-secreted from?
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Which hormone is choleretic and stimulates the secretion of bile?
Which hormone is choleretic and stimulates the secretion of bile?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
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Where are bile salts concentrated up to 5-10 fold?
Where are bile salts concentrated up to 5-10 fold?
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What is the primary function of the hepatobiliary system?
What is the primary function of the hepatobiliary system?
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Where is bicarbonate secreted in the hepatobiliary system?
Where is bicarbonate secreted in the hepatobiliary system?
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What is the major solute in bile?
What is the major solute in bile?
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