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Gallbladder
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vesícula, vesícula biliar
a small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver in which the body stores a strong digestive fluid produced by the liver
What is "gallbladder"?
The gallbladder is a small organ located beneath the liver on the upper right side of the abdomen. Its main function is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. When we consume fatty foods, the gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine through the bile ducts. Bile helps in the digestion and absorption of fats by breaking them down into smaller molecules. The gallbladder plays a crucial role in the digestive process by assisting in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fats, aiding in the overall digestion and absorption of nutrients in the body.
Example
The gallbladder plays a crucial role in the digestive process by storing bile produced by the liver until it's needed for digestion.
La vesícula biliar juega un papel crucial en el proceso digestivo al almacenar la bilis producida por el hígado hasta que se necesita para la digestión.
When fatty foods are consumed, the gallbladder contracts and releases bile into the small intestine to help emulsify fats and aid in their digestion.
Cuando se consumen alimentos grasos, la vesícula biliar se contrae y libera bilis en el intestino delgado para ayudar a emulsificar las grasas y facilitar su digestión.
