Gallbladder Functions and Disorders

The video explains the gallbladder's role in the digestive system, storing and concentrating bile to aid in fat digestion. It discusses how bile facilitates fat absorption and supports intestinal movements. The video also covers common gallbladder issues, such as gallstones, which can cause symptoms like nausea and abdominal pain. It concludes by noting that the gallbladder is not essential for survival, and people can live without it.

What is the primary function of the gallbladder?

• To produce bile

• To filter blood

• To digest proteins

• To store and concentrate bile

Where is the gallbladder located?

• Next to the pancreas

• In the stomach

• Above the liver

• Under the liver

What happens when the stomach and intestines digest food?

• The intestines absorb water

• The gallbladder releases concentrated bile into the duodenum

• The pancreas releases enzymes

• The liver produces more bile

What additional benefit does bile provide besides aiding in fat absorption?

• It neutralizes stomach acid

• It promotes intestinal movements

• It filters toxins

• It helps in protein digestion

What are gallstones?

• Excess bile production

• Inflamed tissues in the gallbladder

• Hardened substances in bile

• Infections in the liver

Which group is more likely to develop gallstones?

• Adults over 50

• Teenagers

• Children

• Athletes