Bile
Information:
Definition:
A thick digestive fluid secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Facilitates digestion by breaking down
fats
into fatty acids which can be absorbed by the digestive tract.
See also:
biliary system
gallstones
jaundice
liver disease
bilirubin
This illustration shows the major organs of the digestive system. Their relative sizes and positioning in the body are also demonstrated.