Flashcard 8 - Science Flashcard Set for the TEAS

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The gallbladder stores and releases bile to aid with the digestion of fat.


Explanation:

Eating triggers the release of bile into the small intestine through the common bile duct. The gallbladder is also connected to the liver through the hepatic ducts. Bile is produced in the liver. Therefore, the gallbladder serves only as a storage structure for bile.

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