Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The reason why gallstones are formed in certain susceptible individuals.

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Gallstones are crystals of cholesterol and inorganic salts that are formed in the gallbladder. These structures can block the bile duct flow in the hepatic system and also causes extreme pain in the upper right part of the abdomen. Gallstones can lead to complications such as jaundice, pancreatitis, and inflammation in thegallbladder.

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