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Introduction: The process of digestion involves the breakdown of complex substances into simpler ones so that they can be easily absorbed and assimilated by all cells of the body. For this purpose, the digestive system involves gastrointestinal tract or alimentary canal and accessory digestive organs.
Answer to Problem 1CRQ
Pictorial representation: Fig.1 shows the gallbladder in the digestive system.
Fig.1: Gallbladder
Explanation of Solution
The gall bladder is a small accessory digestive organ that is present under the liver. The main function of the gallbladder is to store the bile produced by the liver. The gallbladder releases the bile into the small intestine in response to signals. The bile helps in fat digestion.
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