Bile and bile salts are important for normal function of the digestive system. In this video from the Gastroenterology section of Step 1Preclinical, Dr. Ryan explains the chemical structure of bile salts, their function in lipid absorption, cholesterol excretion, and antimicrobial action in the small intestine, and what happens when bile flow is disrupted in cholestasis. By learning how bile works, you will also understand how specific patterns of lab findings differentiate between bile problems and hepatocellular liver damage.

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