ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is bile temporarily stored?
A
liver
B
gallbladder
C
small intestine
D
salivary glands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Final Answer: Bile is temporarily stored in Gall bladder.

Detailed explanation-2: -The gallbladder stores the bile juice temporarily because the bile is stored in it until the food material reaches the stomach. Gall bladder has a natural mechanism to contract at the same time when the food material reaches the stomach.

Detailed explanation-3: -About 50% of the bile produced by the liver is first stored in the gallbladder. This is a pear-shaped organ located directly below the liver. Then, when food is eaten, the gallbladder contracts and releases stored bile into the duodenum to help break down the fats.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your gallbladder is part of your digestive system. Its main function is to store bile. Bile helps your digestive system break down fats. Bile is a mixture of mainly cholesterol, bilirubin and bile salts.

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