Bile a. is an important enzyme for the digestion of fats. b. cannot be stored. c. is made by the gallbladder. d. emulsifies fat e. All of these are correct.
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Bile is not an enzyme, it is a fluid that contains bile salts, which aid in the digestion of fats. b. Bile can be stored in the gallbladder until it is needed for digestion. c. Bile is produced by the liver, not the gallbladder. The gallbladder stores and Show more…
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