Which of the Following Statements About Bile Acids Is CORRECT

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bile acids is CORRECT?

• A) bile acids are required for the absorption of vitamins A and K
• B) Taurodeoxycholic acid is a primary conjugated bile acid.
• C) Glycochenodeoxycholic acid is a secondary conjugated bile acid.
• D) The presence of high concentrations of bile acids stimulates the synthesis of additional bile acids.
• E) The rate-limiting step in their synthesis is decarboxylation.

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