The gallbladder
By Centro Medico Excel
Posted on 12/27/2011
Posted on 12/27/2011
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that is located underneath the liver. The main purpose of the gallbladder is to store and concentrate bile.
Bile is a liquid produced by the liver that helps digest fats. It is passed from the liver through a series of channels, called bile ducts, into the gallbladder, where it is stored.
Over time, bile becomes more concentrated, which increases its effectiveness at digesting fats. The gallbladder releases bile into the digestive system when it is needed.
The gallbladder is a useful, but not essential, organ. The gallbladder can safely be removed without interfering with your ability to digest food.
