Before cholesterol can be absorbed from the small intestine, any fatty acid that is attached to cholesterol must first be cleaved from cholesterol by bile. True false question. True False
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Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It contains bile salts that help emulsify fats, making them easier to digest and absorb. Show more…
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