Tag: bile

The liver is a large organ located at the top of the abdominal cavity and divided into several lobes. It is only found in vertebrates and it has several functions: detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of bile and other chemicals needed for digestion. Bile produced by the liver …

The gall bladder is a structure found under the liver of many vertebrates, including humans, where it stores bile that is secreted by the liver.  Bile is transported to the duodenum through the bile duct; its main function is to aid in the digestion of fats. In humans, …

The gallbladder is part of the biliary system (with the liver and the bile ducts) and has the primary job of storing bile.   Humans can live without a gallbladder, the removal of the organ is called a cholecystectomy.   Some animals don’t even have a gallbladder to …