Question

What is enterohepatic circulation of bile salt? Mention its significance.

Answer 1

Enterohepatic recirculation operates between ileum and liver in which bile salts are absorbed from ileum and re-enters into liver for the reutilisation of bile salts. The key role that the enterohepatic circulation of bile acids plays in cholesterol metabolism has been appreciated, which is leading to new treatment approaches for hypercholesterolemia.