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Bile is essential for the digestion of lipids. Bile juice contains enzymes bilirubin and biliverdin.

Updated On: Jul 20, 2023
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Bile (gall) is a bittertasting greenish-yellow alkaline fluid produced by the liver, stored in the gall bladder, and secreted into the duodenum of vertebrates. It assists the digestion and absorption of fats by the action of bile salts, which chemically reduce fatty substances and decrease the surface tension of fat droplets so that they are broken down and emulsified. Bile may also stimulate gut muscle contraction (peristalsis). Bile also contains the bile pigments, bilirubin and biliverdin, which are produced by the breakdown of the blood pigment haemoglobin.
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Parts of the digestive system - Villi

Human Digestive System is the collection of organs that are responsible for digestion. It is a vital process that is driving the human race. The digestive system includes a digestive tract, which connects organs from the mouth to the large intestine.

Small Intestine

The Small intestine is an organ situated in the gastrointestinal tract where the food nutrients are absorbed completely. There is complete digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in the small intestine. It is the longest part of the alimentary canal ranging from 6 to 7.5 m. The small intestine of the human body is made up of three sections:

  1. Duodenum: It occurs in between the small intestine and jejunum.
  2. Jejunum: It is the second part of the small intestine. It is located in between the duodenum and ileum. There is the cell lining in the jejunum which is responsible for the absorption of nutrients. In this process, the surface area of the small intestine gradually increases because of the "villi". The villi are finger-like projections. Its function is to absorb some of the dietary nutrients such as amino acids, fatty acids, and sugars.
  3. Ileum: It is the third or the last part of the small intestine in the digestive system. It further opens into the large intestine.