NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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Bile is stored in which accessory digestive organ?
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Stomach
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Liver
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Gallbladder
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Pancreas
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The principal function of the gallbladder is to serve as a storage reservoir for bile. Bile is a yellowish-green fluid produced by liver cells. The main components of bile are water, bile salts, bile pigments, and cholesterol. Bile salts act as emulsifying agents in the digestion and absorption of fats.
Detailed explanation-2: -The accessory organs are the teeth, tongue, and glandular organs such as salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bile is a fluid that is made and released by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile helps with digestion. It breaks down fats into fatty acids, which can be taken into the body by the digestive tract.
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