Question

Bile 

A. Contains enzymes required for the digestion of fat. 

B. Contains unconjugated bilirubin. 

C. Salts make cholesterol more water-soluble. 

D. Pigments contain iron. 

E. Becomes more alkaline during storage in the gallbladder.

Answer 1

A. False Bile contains no digestive enzymes; its bile salts assist in the emulsification and absorption of fat. 

B. False The bilirubin is conjugated by the hepatocytes before excretion. 

C. True By forming cholesterol micelles. 

D. False Iron is removed from haem in the formation of bilirubin. 

E. False It becomes more acid, which improves the solubility of bile solids.