Why does the liver sometimes fail to properly digest fats following gallbladder removal?

💡 Explanation

The liver's digestive function can be compromised post-gallbladder removal because bile, crucial for emulsifying fats, is secreted continuously at a lower concentration rather than in concentrated bursts. Therefore, fat digestion becomes less efficient, rather than issues with pancreatic lipase or intestinal surface area.

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