Gallbladder
The liver produces bile which aids in the digestion of fats. The bile travels through tiny canals which eventually drain through the common bile duct into the small intestine. The gallbladder stores excess bile that is not immediately needed for digestion.
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Review Date : 5/1/2002
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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