Problems Caused by Reduced Bile Secretion May Include ________

Question

Problems caused by reduced bile secretion may include ________.
A) constipation
B) appendicitis
C) a reduced ability to digest lipids
D) decreased intestinal motility
E) decreased protein digestion in the jejunum

Accepted Answer

The bile produced by the liver aids in the digestion of lipids by emulsifying them. Therefore, reduced bile secretion results in a reduced ability to digest lipids.