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 [...]
Bile is essential for life. Although it does not contain any enzyme, yet, it acts as a very important digestive juice. Its importance is so much that, life cannot be maintained without it. If a cannula is inserted in the common bile duct and all bile is collected outside, it is seen that the dog develops various abnormalities of bone, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Variety and Chemistry of Bile Salts 2. Synthesis of Bile Salts 3. Enterohepatic Circulation and Fate 4. Functions. Variety and Chemistry of Bile Salts: In the human bile there are two bile salts almost in equal proportion. They are: 1. Sodium taurocholate. 2. Sodium glycocholate. These are the sodium salts of taurocholic [...]