Describe the functions of the following components of gastric juice. a. hydrochloric acid b. pepsinogen c. pepsin Where is bile produced? What is its function in the digestive system? (a) Where is the bile produced? (b) What is its function in the digestive system?
The etiology of atrophie arthritis is unknown today, although it is commonly considered to be an infection originating in foci elsewhere in the body; yet focal infection alone does not produce atrophic arthritis. Bacteriologic studies of the bile and gall bladder in cholecystic disease show that ...
Recently, research on the human microbiome, especially concerning the bacteria within the digestive system, has substantially advanced. This exploration has unveiled a complex interplay between microbiota and health, particularly in the context of disease. Evidence suggests that the gut microbiome plays vi...
Among the proteins now known to be present in bile are several components of the fibrinolytic system: tissue plasminogen activator, urokinase-like plasminogen activator, and plasminogen activator inhibitors 1 and 2. The concentrations of plasminogen activator inhibitors 1 and 2 in gallbladder bile are...
In abdominal surgery, ICG can be used to identify anatomical structuressuch as the biliary tract, urinary tract, blood vessels, tissue perfusion on different organs, or anastomosis in thedigestive system. The application of ICG during bariatric surgery may be useful in primary and revisional ...
These observed physiological changes are commonly associated with dietary intake, while the effects of digestive enzymes are specific to the nature of food components (e.g., pepsin for proteins, and lipase for lipids). Specifically, changes in the intestinal secretion of bile and pan...
The liver and the gallbladder are internal organs that aid the digestive system in breaking down food and regulating digestive enzymes. Learn about the functions of the liver and the gallbladder and the different hormones and enzymes produced by each organ. Digestion We previously learned that th...
As a major component of the digestive system malignancies, tumors originating from the hepatic and biliary ducts seriously endanger public health. The kinesins (KIFs) are molecular motors that enable the microtubule-dependent intracellular trafficking necessary for mitosis and meiosis. Normally, the stab...
Long known as digestive organelles, lysosomes have now emerged as multifaceted centers responsible for degradation, nutrient sensing, and immunity. Growing evidence also implicates role of lysosome-related mechanisms in pathologic process. In this review, we discuss physiological function of lysosomes and,...
Bile is an aqueous colloidal system, and phospholipids and cholesterol are presented in the bile as mixed micelles [2]. Bile is produced in the liver and is secreted into the duodenum to digest food. During the interdigestive interval, the bile is stored and concentrated in the gallbladder. ...