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What acid is in liver salts?
Any acid in Andrews liver salts.
Which organ secrets bile salts?
The liver secretes bile salts, which are then stored in the gallbladder before being released into the small intestine to aid in digestion and absorption of fats.
Dissolving liver salts in water leads to a physical change?
This is a physical change because the liver salt molecules and the water molecules haven't changed - they have just intermingled.
What bile salts are in bile?
The main bile salts in bile are cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid, which are synthesized from cholesterol in the liver. These bile salts help emulsify fats in the digestive system, aiding in their breakdown and absorption.
Are bile salts reabsorbed?
Yes, bile salts are mostly reabsorbed in the terminal ileum of the small intestine and transported back to the liver through the enterohepatic circulation to be recycled. This process helps to conserve bile salts and aids in the digestion and absorption of fats in the intestines.
