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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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What is the role of bile salts in the digestive process? In absorption?

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Step 1

Digestion is when the food molecules are broken into micromolecules for easy absorption by the body. The digestive glands are part of the digestive system that aids in digestion by producing digestive fluids.

Step 2

One such digestive gland is the liver. It is the largest gland in the body. It produces a fluid that is greenish-yellow in color called bile juice.
The bile juice is made up of bile salts. They are made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder.
These bile salts help in digesting the fat substances that are consumed.
The bile emulsifies the fats.
Bile salts are essential in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins.
They are also important in eliminating the waste materials through feces.