What happens to the digestive system if bile isn't present?

Answer 1

1)The fats in our diet would not be digested, since

bile emulsifies the fats and breaks it down for the

body to absorb it.

2)We would have higher levels of cholesterol in

our bodies.

3)Bilirubin is made from our dead red blood cells

and is a pigment...that is it colors other things.

(It is a greenish/brownish substance)

It is also part of the bile. The bilirubin would then

stay in the blood instead of being converted by

the liver into a soluble form and flow with the bile...

This may or "may not" make our skin, whites of the

eyes more yellow in color. (Jaundice) Darken our

urine and the stools would be whiter in color since the

bilirubin in the bile doesn't reach the intestines.

4) If the fats are not emulsified, then they are not

being absorbed well. Many vitamins are

fat soluble...without the fats they also would not

be absorbed from our foods and this could

affect our health. Many drugs are also fat soluble,

so this could have a great effect if they are taken.

5) The body main source of energy is glucose...

but fats play a part in this energy source, also.

Without it, our bodies could lack the energy the

cells need to function well.

6) The bile is constantly being made by the liver.

If it would stay in the liver, it would destroy the

liver cells there and they would die and form

scar tissue in the liver that blocks the flow of

blood through the liver...the liver would die.

7) The liver cells do over 500 plus functions

to keep the body well. The liver dying and

not being replaced by a transplant...the patient

would die.

Answer 2

Without bile, fats cannot be digested properly, leading to issues with nutrient absorption, especially fat-soluble vitamins. This can result in digestive discomfort, malabsorption of nutrients, and fatty stools. Additionally, a lack of bile can affect the ability to break down waste products and toxins, impacting overall digestive and liver function.