Liver, Bile, Gallbladder, Pancreas
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Where is the pancreas located?
Behind the stomach
Where is bile produced?
Bile is produced in the liver.
What is the function of bile?
Breaks down fats into small pieces so that it is exposed to fat - digesting enzymes.
What is the structure of the pancreas?
Finger - shaped
What organ does not produce any new substances?
Gallbladder
What is the largest organ?
Liver
How many functions does the liver have?
Over 200
What is the livers only role in digestion?
Produce
What is the function of the pancreas?
Secretes MANY digestive enzymes
Where is the gallbladder?
Under the liver
How large is the liver?
about the size of a football
What is the function of the gallbladder?
stores, concentrates and releases bile to small intestine through the bile duct
