Question

A person has a defect in the ability of his small intestine to absorb bile acids. What effect will this have on plasma cholesterol concentration?

Answer 1

Since bile acids are produced in the liver and secreted into the small intestine, where they participate into the small intestine, where they help in food digestion & absorption of fat, fat-soluble vitamins, and cholesterol, malabsorption of bile acids will lead to increase in plasma cholesterol concentration.