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==Description==

==Description==

Bile acids are synthesised from cholesterol in the liver and are then conjugated with glycine or taurine.  Feline bile acids are conjugated exclusively with taurine, partly explaining their high absolute requirement for this aminosulphonic acid.  In contrast, rabbits conjugate their bile acids only with glycine.  The conjugated bile acids are secreted into bile which then passes into the small intestine.

Bile acids are synthesised from cholesterol in the liver and are then conjugated with glycine or taurine.  Feline bile acids are conjugated exclusively with taurine, partly explaining their high absolute requirement for this aminosulphonic acid.  In contrast, rabbits conjugate their bile acids only with glycine.  The conjugated bile acids are secreted into bile which then passes into the small intestine.

'''Deficiency''' of bile acids is extremely rare, even with severe hepatic insufficiency.

'''Deficiency''' of bile acids is extremely rare, even with severe hepatic insufficiency.

[[Category:Blood Biochemistry Changes]]

[[Category:Blood Biochemistry Changes]]