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This chapter focuses on the roles of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas in gastrointestinal physiology. The liver contains three main cell types that are described. The formation and function of bile acids and salts are explored further considering how they aid in the formation of micelles that facilitate the absorption of lipids. Recirculation of bile salts from the ileum is considered by discussion of enterohepatic circulation. Finally the roles of both acinar and ductal cells in pancreatic exocrine secretion are explained.
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Trowers, E., Tischler, M. (2014). Physiology of the Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreas: “Getting By” with Some Help from Your Friends. In: Gastrointestinal Physiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07164-0_5
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