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Regulation of formation

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The formation of bile is largely dependent on the rate at which its components present to hepatocytes; hence, it is reliant on the rate of hepatic blood flow and the plasma concentration of bile components.

Other factors which increase secretion include:

  • secretin concentration
  • vagus nerve stimulation

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