Choleretics are substances that increase the volume of secretion of
bile
Bile (from Latin ''bilis''), or gall, is a dark-green-to-yellowish-brown fluid produced by the liver of most vertebrates that aids the digestion of lipids in the small intestine. In humans, bile is produced continuously by the liver (liver bile ...
from the
liver
The liver is a major Organ (anatomy), organ only found in vertebrates which performs many essential biological functions such as detoxification of the organism, and the Protein biosynthesis, synthesis of proteins and biochemicals necessary for ...
as well as the amount of solids secreted.
''Textbook of Biochemistry and Human Biology'', by G. P. Talwar, Talwar & Srivastava (eds.), L. M. Srivastava, p.610.
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See also
* Cholekinetic
A cholekinetic drug is a pharmaceutical drug which increases the contractile power of the bile duct.
See also
* Choleretic
Choleretics are substances that increase the volume of secretion of bile from the liver
The liver is a major organ on ...
* Hydrocholeretic Hydrocholeretics are substances that increase the volume of secretion of bile from the liver without increasing the amount of solids secreted. Some substances can result in decreased solid production, possibly due to circulatory effects.
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References
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Bile acids