Question

This example of cholesterol gallstones (left side of picture) is the result of decreased bile acid synthesis and increased cholesterol synthesis in the liver, which in turn, form stones. Cholesterol stones account for what percentage of cases of gallbladder disease in the United States?

Answer 1

75percent

Step-by-step explanation:

Cholesterol stones is a disease of the digestive tract. This occurs when the bile contains unusually high level of cholesterol. This may be as a result of low or decease in bile acid production, increase in the bile cholesterol output.

Cholesterol stones account for 75 percent of cases of gallbladder disease in the United States.