Lecture41: Bile Pigments Flashcards
1
Q
What feature of the gallbladder prevents gallstone formation?
A
It’s acidic medium
2
Q
How does the Gallbladder concentrate the bile?
A
Via absorption of water
3
Q
Enumerate 2 differences of Hepatic duct bike and gall bladder bile?
A
Gall bladder’s is more acidic and has more solids
4
Q
Which factor is responsible for evacuating the gallbladder of bile into the duodenum?
A
Cholagogue
5
Q
Name 2 factors that contract the gallbladder
A
Acetylcholine via sympathetic stimulation or Cholysystokinine
6
Q
Cholesterol is a constituent of?
A
Cell membranes
7
Q
What is responsible for jaundice?
A
Increased serum bilirubin
8
Q
What characterizes pre-hepatic jaundice?
A
Darker stool than normal
9
Q
What characterizes Post-hepatic jaundice?
A
Clay coloured stool
