THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What is the accessory organ of the digestive system that is a pear-shaped, muscular sac that stores and concentrates bile prior to excretion into small intestine?

A	Bile
B	pancrease
C	gall bladder
D	liver
E	appendix

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The gallbladder is located right underneath the liver. This thin-walled, pear-shaped sack is about 7 to 10 centimeters (2.7 to 3.9 inches) long and up to 5 centimeters (2 inches) across at its widest point. The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile from the liver.

Detailed explanation-2: -Associated with the alimentary tract are the following accessory organs: salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Detailed explanation-3: -The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped, muscular storage sac that holds bile and is interconnected to the liver by ducts known as the biliary tract.

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