Which organ stores bile for later release?

Which organ stores bile for later release?

• A. Liver
• B. Spleen
• C. Gall bladder
• D. Pancreas

Answer: (C)

Bile is produced by the liver and then stored and concentrated in the gallbladder. When fatty foods enter the small intestine, hormonal signals trigger the gallbladder to contract and release bile through the common bile duct into the duodenum. Bile's job is to emulsify fats, increasing their surface area so digestive enzymes can break them down more effectively. If the gallbladder is removed, bile still reaches the intestine but is less concentrated, which can modestly reduce fat digestion efficiency.

Bile is produced by the liver and then stored and concentrated in the gallbladder. When fatty foods enter the small intestine, hormonal signals trigger the gallbladder to contract and release bile through the common bile duct into the duodenum. Bile's job is to emulsify fats, increasing their surface area so digestive enzymes can break them down more effectively. If the gallbladder is removed, bile still reaches the intestine but is less concentrated, which can modestly reduce fat digestion efficiency.