Bile Is Produced by the Liver and Stored in the Gallbladder

question 85

Multiple Choice

Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. The function of bile is to

• A) lower the pH of the stomach.
• B) raise the pH of chyme as it enters the small intestine.
• C) prevent regurgitation of food into the esophagus and activate stomach acids.
• D) disperse fats into smaller particles.
• E) dissolve salts and detoxify poisons in food.

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