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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The gallbladder functions to:
Options
A Produce bile salts
B Filter toxins from blood
C Store and release bile to aid fat digestion
Correct Answer
D Produce insulin
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver, releasing it into the duodenum when needed for fat digestion. Without a gallbladder, bile still reaches the intestine but in a more continuous flow.

Hint

This small organ acts as a reservoir for bile between meals.

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