MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the organ that produces bile?
A
Pancreas
B
Gallbladder
C
Liver
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cells of the liver produce about 800 to 1, 000 milliliters (about 27 to 34 fluid ounces) of bile every day. Bile is a yellow, brownish or olive-green liquid that helps our body digest fats. The liver cells secrete the bile into small canals that lead to the common bile duct.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bile (from Latin bilis), or gall, is a yellow-green fluid produced by the liver of most vertebrates that aids the digestion of lipids in the small intestine. In humans, bile is primarily composed of water, produced continuously by the liver, and stored and concentrated in the gallbladder.

Detailed explanation-3: -The liver is a critical organ in the human body that is responsible for an array of functions that help support metabolism, immunity, digestion, detoxification, vitamin storage among other functions.

Detailed explanation-4: -The liver has a wide range of functions, including detoxification and the production of bile to help with digestion. It also plays a large role in metabolism. The pancreas serves two roles. As an endocrine gland, it produces several important hormones, including insulin and glucagon.

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