what is the function of bile juice secreted by liver
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The main function of bile juice is emulsification of fats.
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Also, bile provides an alkaline medium for the pancreatic enzymes to work..
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Functions of Bile juice is an absorption:
* It helps the body to absorb the breakdown products of fat in the gut. Bile salts bind with lipids to form micelles. This is then absorbed through the intestinal mucosa.
* Emulsify fats and break it down into small particles.
* It kills germs present in the food.
* It has an important part in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins.
* Bile also carries excess cholesterol out of the body and 'dumps' it into the gastrointestinal tract where it can be passed out with other waste matter.
* This reduces the acid content of the chyme.
* It helps the body to absorb the breakdown products of fat in the gut. Bile salts bind with lipids to form micelles. This is then absorbed through the intestinal mucosa.
* Emulsify fats and break it down into small particles.
* It kills germs present in the food.
* It has an important part in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins.
* Bile also carries excess cholesterol out of the body and 'dumps' it into the gastrointestinal tract where it can be passed out with other waste matter.
* This reduces the acid content of the chyme.
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