Bile Quiz

What is the main function of bile in the digestive system?

• Regulation of body temperature

• Transport of oxygen in the blood

• Emulsification and digestion of fats

• Production of insulin

Where is bile produced in the body?

• Stomach

• Kidney

• Liver

• Pancreas

What is the composition of bile?

• Water, bile salts, cholesterol, and bilirubin

• Water, sodium, potassium, and chloride

• Protein, carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins

• Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc

What is the role of bile in the digestion of fats?

• Transport oxygen

• Emulsify fats

• Break down proteins

• Regulate blood sugar

What is the name of the organ where bile is stored before being released into the small intestine?

• Liver

• Gallbladder

• Stomach

• Pancreas

What is the color of bile?

• Red

• Blue

• Purple

• Greenish-yellow

What is the pH of bile?

• 5.5 to 6.8

• 9.0 to 10.2

• 7.6 to 8.6

• 3.2 to 4.5

What is the medical term for the condition where there is a blockage in the flow of bile from the liver?

• cholestasis

• bileosis

• liverlock

• hepatostasis

What is the process called where bile is released from the gallbladder into the small intestine to aid in digestion?

• Gallbladder extraction

• Bile secretion

• Stomach secretion

• Intestine infusion