Question

Bile is select one:

a. Secreted by hepatocytes (liver cells) only.
b. Manufactured by the gallbladder only.
c. Released into the stomach only.
d. Secreted by hepatocytes and manufactured by the gallbladder.
e. Secreted by hepatocytes, manufactured by the gallbladder, and released into the stomach.

Answer 1

Bile is made by hepatocytes. The root word- hepato (meaning liver) and cyte (meaning cell.) It is created by the liver. It is STORED AND CONCENTRATED in the gallbladder (which is why some people have issues with digestion of fatty foods when they get theirs removed.)