Chemical digestion in the small intestine relies on the activities of three accessory digestive organs: the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder (Figure 23.6.1). The digestive role of the liver is to prod...Chemical digestion in the small intestine relies on the activities of three accessory digestive organs: the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder (Figure 23.6.1). The digestive role of the liver is to produce bile and export it to the duodenum. The gallbladder primarily stores, concentrates, and releases bile. The pancreas produces pancreatic juice, which contains digestive enzymes and bicarbonate ions, and delivers it to the duodenum.
This page discusses diabetes mellitus as a disorder affecting glucose metabolism due to impaired insulin, leading to fat breakdown and potential pH imbalance. It explains the role of buffers, which ar...This page discusses diabetes mellitus as a disorder affecting glucose metabolism due to impaired insulin, leading to fat breakdown and potential pH imbalance. It explains the role of buffers, which are weak acids or bases that mitigate pH changes, with examples like acetic acid/acetate and carbonic acid/hydrogen carbonate. Additionally, it covers buffer capacity, indicating how much acid or base can be added before causing significant pH alterations, demonstrated through various buffer reactions
