Question

State where bile is synthesized and explain the role of bile in digestion and excretion

Answer 1

Liver secretes bile which is then stored in gall bladder. Bile enters the duodenum via the bile duct. Bile emulsifies lipids, transforming large lumps of lipids into tiny droplets, which provide a larger surface area for digestion. This allow lipid digestion to proceed more rapidly. 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.