Bile salts are essential for lipid digestion, but they are not absorbed with the fats in the upper small intestine. Where and how are they primarily recovered?
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Correct answer: Active transport in the terminal ileum
The majority of bile salts are reabsorbed via the Apical Sodium-dependent Bile acid Transporter (ASBT) in the terminal ileum. This process is the critical step in the enterohepatic circulation.
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