The organ that produces bile is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The organ that produces bile is the:
A. Liver
B. Gall bladder
C. Pancreas
D. Duodenum
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Bile is continuously synthesized by hepatocytes in the liver. It contains bile salts, bile pigments, cholesterol, and phospholipids. The gall bladder merely stores and concentrates bile, releasing it upon eating. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes, duodenum is part of the small intestine. Bile emulsifies fats.

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