MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

GALL BLADDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of food does bile help to digest?
A
Carbohydrates
B
Proteins
C
Fats
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bile contains bilirubin and biliverdin which help emulsify and break down large fat molecules into smaller droplets. Bile functions as a solvent and thus provides the medium for the interaction of fats with enzymes. The fat globules are then processed by pancreatic enzymes for complete digestion.

Detailed explanation-2: -A digestive juice which helps in digestion of proteins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Approximately 85% of bile is made from water. Bitter foods are great at stimulating bile production. You can choose from all dark green leafy vegetables, as well as beetroot, artichokes and pickles. Drinks such as roasted dandelion root tea, lemon tea, celery juice and coffee all stimulate bile production.

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