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In addition to water, bile contains bile salts, bile pigments (bilirubin and biliverdin), cholesterol, and electrolytes.

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What has the author John Gunther Reinhold written?

John Gunther Reinhold has written: 'The acid-base composition of hepatic bile' -- subject(s): Bile


What causes bile vomit and what color is it does it smell?

Bile vomit is caused by the presence of bile in the stomach, which can occur due to conditions like a blockage in the intestines, severe nausea, or excessive vomiting. It is typically a yellow or greenish color due to the bile's composition. The smell of bile vomit can be quite strong and unpleasant, often described as rancid or bitter. This type of vomit may indicate a more serious underlying condition, so medical attention may be necessary.


Is bile a catalyst?

Bile itself is not a catalyst; rather, it is a digestive fluid produced by the liver that aids in the emulsification and digestion of fats in the small intestine. While bile salts facilitate the breakdown of fat molecules, they do not change the chemical composition of the substances they interact with, which is a key characteristic of catalysts. Catalysts, by definition, speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process, whereas bile is actively involved in digestion.


What are Ions found in bile?

Ions found in bile primarily include bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride. These ions play crucial roles in maintaining the pH balance and solubility of bile acids and facilitating the emulsification of fats during digestion. Bicarbonate, in particular, helps neutralize stomach acid as bile enters the small intestine. Overall, the ionic composition is essential for the effective digestion and absorption of nutrients.


Is a bile duct the same as a bile?

no because bile is stored in the bile duct


What is the fucntion of oxgall?

Oxbile (Oxgall) is dehydrated bile for use in preparing microbiological culture media. Oxbile is manufactured from large quantities of fresh bile by rapid evaporation of the water content. Bile is composed of fatty acids, bile acids, inorganic salts, sulfates, bile pigments, cholesterol, mucin, lecithin, glycuronicacids, porphyrins, and urea. The use of Oxbile insures a regular supply of bile, and uniformity impossible to obtain with fresh materials. Oxbile is dehydrated fresh bile and prepared specifically for differentiation of bile tolerant microorganisms. A 10% solution of dehydrated bile is equivalent to a fresh bile solution. It is usually incorporated into media e.g., Bile Esculin Agar and Brilliant Green Bile Agar, used for the determination of enteric pathogens. Oxbile is also found in Littman Agar, a selective fungal medium. It is used as a selective agent for the isolation of Gram-negative microorganisms, inhibiting Gram-positive bacteria. The major composition of Oxbile is taurocholic and glycocholic acids.


What is the liquid secreted in liver?

bile


What sort of chemical is the bile?

Bile is not a chemical, it is bile salts.


What is bile and where does it come from?

Bile comes from your liver and passes through a common bile duct either to be stored temporarily in your gallbladder or to pass into your intestine. If you have to have your gallbladder removed your liver just passes the bile directly into your intestine.


What is goat bile?

Bile= Throwup Goat+Bile=Goat throwup


What organ transports bile from the gallbladder?

The bile duct transports bile from the gallbladder to the small intestine.


When is bile made?

Bile is made when food enters your stomach and your liver produces bile.