MEDICAL
RECTUM AND ANUS
Question
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Which substance is produced by the liver to break down fats?
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bile
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bowel
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gastric juices
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saliva
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Bile is a fluid that is made and released by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile helps with digestion. It breaks down fats into fatty acids, which can be taken into the body by the digestive tract.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cholesterol is eliminated through its conversion into bile acids, allowing the body to maintain cholesterol homeostasis. Bile acid sequestrants, medications intended to lower cholesterol, function by binding bile acids in the small intestine, and increasing their excretion in the stool.
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