DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
LIVER
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Question
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Bile is a digestive juice in our body. Which of the following statements about bile is correct?
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It is produced by the gall bladder.
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It contains an enzyme that digests fat.
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It helps break down fat into droplets.
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It stimulates peristaltic movement of the small intestine.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Though bile juice is devoid of any digestive enzymes, it is required for the digestion of fats. The fats cannot be digested easily because they are insoluble in water and are present as large globules. Bile juice breaks down big fat droplets into smaller droplets.
Detailed explanation-3: -Emulsification is the process by which fat is broken down into tiny droplets. Bile juice contains emulsifying agents that help in the digestion of fat.
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