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What is the function of the gallbladder?
What is the function of the gallbladder?
What is the capacity of the gallbladder in holding bile?
What is the capacity of the gallbladder in holding bile?
What provides structural stability and protection from physical impacts to the liver?
What provides structural stability and protection from physical impacts to the liver?
Which nervous system controls the gallbladder?
Which nervous system controls the gallbladder?
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What organ lies on the inferior surface of the liver?
What organ lies on the inferior surface of the liver?
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Study Notes
Function of the Gallbladder
- Stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
- Releases bile into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.
Capacity of the Gallbladder
- Typically holds about 30-50 milliliters of bile.
Structural Stability and Protection of the Liver
- The liver is protected by a layer of connective tissue called the Glisson's capsule, which provides structural integrity and physical impact resistance.
Nervous System Control of the Gallbladder
- The gallbladder is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, specifically the parasympathetic division, which stimulates bile release during digestion.
Organ on the Inferior Surface of the Liver
- The gallbladder lies on the inferior surface of the liver, directly beneath it, positioned on the right side of the abdomen.
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Test your knowledge of the accessory organs of digestion with this quiz from Edith Cowan University School of Nursing & Midwifery. Explore the roles and functions of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas in the digestive process. Ideal for nursing and midwifery students looking to revise NSC6102 topics.
