Q. Bile is secreted by:
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Liver
Explanation:
Bile is a digestive fluid that is secreted by the liver and stored in the gall bladder.
- It helps in the digestion and emulsification of fats by breaking them into smaller droplets.
- The gall bladder does not secrete bile; it only stores and concentrates it before releasing it into the small intestine through the bile duct.
Why not the other options?
- (A) Gall bladder → Stores bile but does not produce it.
- (B) Bile duct → A passage that carries bile but does not produce it.
- (D) Pancreas → Produces digestive enzymes and hormones (like insulin), but not bile.
Explanation by: Official MCQ Buddy
Bile is a digestive fluid that is secreted by the liver and stored in the gall bladder.
- It helps in the digestion and emulsification of fats by breaking them into smaller droplets.
- The gall bladder does not secrete bile; it only stores and concentrates it before releasing it into the small intestine through the bile duct.
Why not the other options?
- (A) Gall bladder → Stores bile but does not produce it.
- (B) Bile duct → A passage that carries bile but does not produce it.
- (D) Pancreas → Produces digestive enzymes and hormones (like insulin), but not bile.