what is the function of bile
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- Bile is essential for the complete digestion of fats and to some extent of proteins and carbohydrates.
- Bile acts as a good solvent. Due to this property, it serves as a good medium for the interacting fats and fat-splitting enzymes.
- Bile helps in the absorption of various substances. This is also due to presence of bile salts.
- Bile is essential for fat absorption.
- Bile helps to maintain a suitable pH of the duodenal contents and thus helps the action of all the enzymes.
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Bile contains bile acids, which are critical for digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine. Many waste products, including bilirubin, are eliminated from the body by secretion into bile and elimination in feces.
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