Bile Flashcards
1
Q
Where is bile made
A
Bile is made in the liver but stored in the gall bladder
2
Q
What is the function of bile
A
Bile is released from the gall bladder into food. Bile neutralises the acid from the stomach and emulsifiers fat. This helps break down fats into globules.
3
Q
What is the function of the colon
A
Is responsible for absorbing water from the left over waste. It has a large surface area for this function
