Question

Juliana's uncle was diagnosed with gallbladder disease. Eventually he had to have his gallbladder removed. Juliana, a biology major, knew that the gallbladder is necessary for fat digestion and worried about her uncle's long-term health. How does his body digest fat without this accessory organ?A. His body cannot digest fat and he needs to avoid all fat for the rest of his life.B. His liver continues to produce bile for fat metabolism, but the bile is secreted directly into the duodenum.C. Since his body cannot store bile, he must take bile in the form of a supplement with meals.D. His body does not produce gastric lipase, and he must take a gastric lipase supplement with meals.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (B).

Explanation:

Bile is an important digestive juice that helps in the emulsification of fat. Bile is produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder before releasing into the intestine.

Any injury in gallbladder may results in the removal of the gallbladder of the organism. After removal of bladder, the bile is produced by liver but can not be stored in the organ. The bile is directly passed into the duodenum and helps in the digestion of lipids.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).