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What is the primary function of the gallbladder?
What is the primary function of the gallbladder?
- To store bile produced by the liver (correct)
- To break down carbohydrates into simpler sugars
- To process nutrients absorbed from the small intestine.
- To produce enzymes for protein digestion
Which organ is responsible for producing bile?
Which organ is responsible for producing bile?
- Duodenum
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder
- Liver (correct)
Which of the following is a function of the pancreas?
Which of the following is a function of the pancreas?
- Storing and concentrating bile
- Breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats (correct)
- Producing hydrochloric acid to aid digestion
- Absorbing water from undigested food
In which part of the small intestine does the majority of chemical digestion begin?
In which part of the small intestine does the majority of chemical digestion begin?
What is the function of bile in the digestive process?
What is the function of bile in the digestive process?
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Liver
Liver
An organ that produces bile and processes nutrients.
Gallbladder
Gallbladder
An organ that stores bile produced by the liver.
Pancreas
Pancreas
An organ that breaks down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Bile
Bile
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Duodenum
Duodenum
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