Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

The Gallbladder

Anatomy & Physiology

23. The Digestive System

The Gallbladder

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Which of these organs stores the bile from the liver until it is needed in the small intestine?

Pancreas

Kidney

Gallbladder

Spleen

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Begin by identifying the function of bile in the digestive system. Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps in the emulsification and digestion of fats.

Understand the role of the gallbladder in the storage and release of bile. The gallbladder is a small organ located beneath the liver, and its primary function is to store bile produced by the liver.

Recognize the process of bile release. When food enters the small intestine, particularly fatty foods, the gallbladder releases stored bile into the small intestine to aid in digestion.

Differentiate the gallbladder from other organs listed. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and hormones, the kidney filters blood to produce urine, and the spleen is involved in blood filtration and immune response.

Conclude that the gallbladder is the organ responsible for storing bile from the liver until it is needed in the small intestine, based on its anatomical and physiological role.