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Bile Pigments: Origin and Formation | Digestive Juice | Human | Biology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin and Formation of Bile Pigments 2. Chemistry and Varieties of Bile Pigments 3. Circulation and Fate. Origin and Formation of Bile Pigments: The old and worn-out red blood cells disintegrate and are removed from the circulation by the cells of the reticuloendothelial system; the bone-marrow appears to be the most active [...]

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Gastric Juice: Meaning & Constituents | Digestive System | Human | Biology

In this article we will discuss about the meaning and important constituents of gastric juice. Meaning of Gastric Juice: Gastric juice is a mixture of secretions of the different types of glands found in the stomach. As a whole gastric juice is acid in reaction, but when collected separately, it is found that, the body and fundus secrete an acid [...]

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Composition of Faeces in Human Body | Excretion | Biology

In this article we will discuss about the composition of faeces in human body. The chyme derived from the first food intake requires 36 hours for its solidification to be converted into solid residual matter known as faeces. Roughly about 150 gm of solid stool is passed in 24 hours. If vegetable, coarse cereals and cellulose be excluded from the [...]

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