Most recipients of cholecystectomies have difficulty digesting fatty foods after the procedure. This is due to the lack of emulsification of lipids during the process of digestion, which makes it harder for lipase to access and break down fats. This means that ________ are not being efficiently released into the small intestine during digestion.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


bile salts

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Matching

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Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by ________ cells.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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When seated, the weight of the body is borne by the

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