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The function of the gallbladder is to store:
Blood Glucose Concentration
The measure of sugar levels in one's bloodstream, critical for regulating energy and metabolic processes.
Glucagon
A substance created by the pancreas that elevates blood sugar levels by encouraging the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.
Calcitonin
A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption and promoting calcium excretion by the kidneys.
Reabsorption of Water
The process by which water is taken back into the body from the filtrate during urine formation, primarily occurring in the kidneys.
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