Bile juice is secreted by the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Bile juice is secreted by the:
A. Gall bladder
B. Liver
C. Duodenum
D. Pancreas
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Bile juice is continuously secreted by the liver. It is stored and concentrated in the gall bladder and released into the duodenum (first part of the small intestine) when food enters. Bile contains bile salts (like bilirubin and biliverdin) which are crucial for the emulsification of fats, breaking them into smaller micelles for easier digestion by lipases.

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