Gall bladder.1. Anatomy and Physiology of The Biliary system Flashcards

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Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Components
  2. Blood supply
  3. Lymphatic drainage
  4. Nerve supply
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Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Gall bladder

2. Extra-hepatic biliary tracts

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Gall bladder in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. SHAPE
  2. VOLUME
  3. LOCATION
  4. PARTS
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SHAPE of Gall bladder in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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pear-shaped

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VOLUME of Gall bladder in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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with a normal capacity of about 50 ml.

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LOCATION of Gall bladder in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  • on the visceral surface of the liver

* at the plane dividing its 2 surgical lobes.

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PARTS of Gall bladder in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. The fundus
  2. The body
  3. The infundibulum
  4. The neck
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The fundus in PARTS of Gall bladder in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  • usually located at the tip of the ninth costal cartilage

* completely covered by peritoneum.

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The body in PARTS of Gall bladder in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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occupies the gall bladder fossa of the liver.

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The infundibulum in PARTS of Gall bladder in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  • Definition

* Alternative name

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Definition of The infundibulum in PARTS of Gall bladder in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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It’s the angulated portion of the body

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Alternative name for The infundibulum in PARTS of Gall bladder in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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Hartmann’s Pouch

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The neck in PARTS of Gall bladder in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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connected to the cystic duct

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Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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a. Common hepatic duct (CHD)
b. Cystic duct
c. Common bile duct (CBD)

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Common hepatic duct (CHD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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It is formed by the union of the right and left hepatic ducts in the porta hepatis.

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Cystic duct in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  • Size

* Mucosa

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Size of Cystic duct in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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It is 2-3 cm long and 2-3 mm in diameter.

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Mucosa of Cystic duct in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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Its mucosa is thrown into crescent-like folds called spiral valve of Heister.

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spiral valve of Heister in Mucosa of Cystic duct in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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crescent-like folds of the mucosa of the cystic duct

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Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Beginning
  2. Ending
  3. Dimensions
  4. Parts
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Beginning of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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begins at the union of the cystic duct & CHD

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Ending of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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ends at the ampulla of Vater in the postero-medial part of the 2nd part of the duodenum.

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The ampulla of Vater in Ending of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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surrounded by the sphincter of Oddi.

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Dimensions of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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It varies in length from 5 to 10 (7.5) cm and the average diameter is about 3-8 mm

” i.e the decade + 2”. maximum the 6th decade

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Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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It can be divided into 4 parts ( or 3 parts) :

  1. Supra-duodenal
  2. Retro-duodenal
  3. Infra-duodenal
  4. Intra-duodenal
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Supra-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Visibility by U/S
  2. Size
  3. Location
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Visibility by U/S of Supra-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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The only part seen by U/S

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Size of Supra-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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About 2.5 cm long

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Location of Supra-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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runs in the free margin of the lesser omentum

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Retro-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Visibility by U/S

2. Location

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Visibility by U/S of Retro-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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Not seen by U/S

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Location of Retro-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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Passes behind the 1st part of the duodenum

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Infra-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Visibility by U/S

2. Location

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Visibility by U/S of Infra-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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Not seen by U/S

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Location of Infra-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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Lies in a groove in the posterior surface of the pancreas.

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Intra-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Location

2. Formation of ampulla of Vater

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Location of Intra-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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Passes through the wall of the 2nd part of the duodenum

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Formation of ampulla of Vater in Intra-duodenal part in Parts of Common bile duct (CBD) in Components of Extra-hepatic biliary tracts in Components in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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Intra-duodenal part Joins the main pancreatic duct, & together form a dilated segment that is known as the ampulla of Vater.

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Blood supply in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. The Gall Bladder

2. The extrahepatic bile ducts

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The Gall Bladder in Blood supply in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Arteries

2. Veins

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Arteries of The Gall Bladder in Blood supply in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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It is supplied by the cystic artery, which usually arises from the right hepatic artery.

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Veins of The Gall Bladder in Blood supply in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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Venous return consists of

  • small veins that directly enter the liver bed
  • a cystic vein that enters the right branch of the portal vein.
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The extrahepatic bile ducts in Blood supply in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  • The cystic artery above
  • The gastro-duodenal artery below

The blood vessels supplying the ducts usually run longitudinally at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions

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Lymphatic drainage in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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cystic lymph node of Lund

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cystic lymph node of Lund in Lymphatic drainage in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Site
  2. Afferent vessels
  3. Efferent vessels
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Site of cystic lymph node of Lund in Lymphatic drainage in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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lies in front of the junction of the cystic and common hepatic duct

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Afferent vessels of cystic lymph node of Lund in Lymphatic drainage in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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The lymph vessels of the gall bladder

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Efferent vessels of cystic lymph node of Lund in Lymphatic drainage in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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pass to the hilar and to the celiac lymph nodes

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Nerve supply in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Parasympathetic fibres
  2. Sympathetic fibres
  3. Sensory supply
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Parasympathetic fibres in Nerve supply in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Origin

2. Action

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Origin of Parasympathetic fibres in Nerve supply in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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From the hepatic division of the anterior vagal trunk

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Action of Parasympathetic fibres in Nerve supply in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Secreto-motor
  2. Responsible for contraction of the gall bladder
    and relaxation of the sphincter of Oddi .
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Origin of Sympathetic fibres in Nerve supply in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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From the celiac plexus from the greater splanchnic nerve.

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Sensory supply in Nerve supply in Anatomy of The Biliary system

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  1. Transmitted along the Greater splanchnic nerve to T 7-9

2. Right phrenic nerve C 3-5

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The reason why Pain of Gall bladder may be referred to the epigastrium

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as It’s transmitted along the Greater splanchnic nerve to T 7-9

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the reason why Pain of Gall bladder may be referred to the right shoulder

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as it’s transmitted along Right phrenic nerve C 3-5

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Physiology of The Biliary system

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  1. Amount of Bile Per day
  2. Control of Bile secretion
  3. Composition of Bile
  4. Function of Gall bladder
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Amount of Bile Per day in Physiology of The Biliary system

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Normal adults secrete 500-1000 ml bile per day.

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Control of Bile secretion in Physiology of The Biliary system

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  1. Neurogenic Control

2. Hormonal Control

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Main Control of Bile secretion in Physiology of The Biliary system

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Hormonal control

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Neurogenic Control in Control of Bile secretion in Physiology of The Biliary system

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  1. Vagal stimulation increases secretion.

2. Splanchnic stimulation decreases bile flow

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Hormonal Control in Control of Bile secretion in Physiology of The Biliary system

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Bile flow is stimulated by cholecystokinin

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cholecystokinin in Hormonal Control in Control of Bile secretion in Physiology of The Biliary system

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  1. Alternative name

2. Site of release

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Alternative name for cholecystokinin in Hormonal Control in Control of Bile secretion in Physiology of The Biliary system

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Previously called pancreozymin

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Site of release of cholecystokinin in Hormonal Control in Control of Bile secretion in Physiology of The Biliary system

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released from the duodenal mucosa and small intestine.

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Composition of Bile in Physiology of The Biliary system

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  1. Water
  2. Electrolytes
  3. Bile salts
  4. Cholesterol and phospholipids.
  5. bile pigments
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Percentage of water in Composition of Bile in Physiology of The Biliary system

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97%

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Concentration of Electrolytes in Composition of Bile in Physiology of The Biliary system

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The same concentration as the plasma.

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Bile salts in Composition of Bile in Physiology of The Biliary system

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formed from The major bile acids which are cholic, deoxycholic, and chenodeoxycholic acids.

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Bile pigments in Composition of Bile in Physiology of The Biliary system

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The yellow colour of bile

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The reason of the yellow color of bile in Bile pigments in Composition of Bile in Physiology of The Biliary system

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due to the presence of the pigment bilirubin diglucuronide which is the breakdown product of haemoglobin

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Function of Gall bladder in Physiology of The Biliary system

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  1. Storage and Concentration of bile
  2. Secretion of mucus
  3. Excretion of excess cholesterol and conjugated bilirubin
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Function of Secretion of mucus in Function of Gall bladder in Physiology of The Biliary system

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  1. Protects the mucosa from the lytic action of bile

2. Facilitates passage of bile through the cystic duct.