What are the main functions of bile ?

1.	What are the main functions of bile ?
Answer» Bile serves the following functions: (i) Sodium bicarbonate present in bile neutralizes HCl of chyme. (ii) Sodium glycocholate and sodium taurocholate break the large fat droplets into the smaller ones. (iii) Its salts help in the absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins. (iv) Bile pigments are excretory products.

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Bile serves the following functions:

(i) Sodium bicarbonate present in bile neutralizes HCl of chyme.

(ii) Sodium glycocholate and sodium taurocholate break the large fat droplets into the smaller ones.

(iii) Its salts help in the absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins.

(iv) Bile pigments are excretory products.

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