In this article we will discuss about Bile:- 1. Role of Bile 2. Properties of Gall-Bladder Bile 3. Daily Formation 4. Composition 5. Bile Acids 6. Bile Salts 7. Clinical Significance 8. Bile Pigments 9. Enterohepatic Circulation 10. Functions. Contents: Role of Bile Properties of Gall-Bladder Bile Daily Formation of Bile Composition of Bile Bile Acids Bile Salts Clinical Significance [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Subject Matter and Classification of Gall-Stones. Subject Matter of Gall-Stones: In the gall-bladder, cholesterol is solubilized by being held in micelles together with conjugated bile salts and phospholipids. The solubility depends on the ratio of cholesterol to bile salts plus phospholipids. The secretion of phospholipids into the bile depends on the availability [...]
The following points highlight the four main types of digestion. The types are: 1. Digestion in the Mouth 2. Digestion in the Stomach 3. Pancreatic Digestion 4. Digestion in Intestine. Type # 1. Digestion in the Mouth: Constituents of Saliva: a. Saliva is colourless, slightly acid (pH 6.4- 7.1) rather than alkaline, viscous fluid secreted mainly by the parotid, sub-maxillary [...]