Gastroenterology MCQ 29
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The enterohepatic circulation refers to the circular flow of bile through the small intestine and liver. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the absorption of bile salts is/are correct?- The enterohepatic circulation is highly efficient with 80% to 90% of secreted bile salts reabsorbed and returned to the liver through the portal circulation
- The reabsorption of bile is entirely an active process
- The small amount of bile escaping in the colon is deconjugated by bacteria, promoting lipid solubility and passive colonic absorption
- Ileal resection results in presenting high concentrations of bile salts to the colon which promotes diarrhea by bacterial overgrowth
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