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bile
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vital aqueous secretion of the liver that is formed by hepatocytes and modified down stream by absorptive and secretory properties of the bile duct epithelium. [ https://doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c120027 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bile ]
Term info
Label
bile
Subsets
uberon_slim, pheno_slim
function notes
many hormones and pheromones are excreted in bile, and contribute to growth and development of the intestine in some species and provide attractants for the weaning of non-human vertebrates, major excretory route for potentially harmful exogenous lipophilic substances, protects the organism from enteric infections by excreting immune globulin A (IgA), inflammatory cytokines, and stimulating the innate immune system in the intestine, bile salts function to emulsify dietary fats and facilitate their intestinal absorption, aids the process of digestion of lipids in the small intestine, elimination of cholesterol
has obo namespace
uberon
has related synonym
gall, fel
id
UBERON:0001970
taxon notes
In many species, bile is stored in the gallbladder and upon eating is discharged into the duodenum.