Gallbladder Function and Health

What is the main job of the gallbladder?

• Store food

• Pump blood

• Store bile

• Make new cells

What shape is the human gallbladder?

• Round

• Square

• Pear-shaped

• Star-shaped

Where is the gallbladder located in the body?

• Above the stomach

• Below the liver

• Inside the heart

• Next to the brain

Where is bile made in the body?

• Stomach

• Gallbladder

• Liver

• Small intestine

What does bile help to digest?

• Sugars

• Proteins

• Fats

• Water

What happens to fats in the small intestine without bile?

• They disappear

• They stick together in clumps

• They turn into sugar

• They become water

What is bile compared to in the video to help understand its function?

• Water

• Dish detergent

• Cooking oil

• Paint

Can a person live without their gallbladder?

• No, it's impossible

• Yes, but it's very difficult

• Yes, with some changes

• Only if they are very young

What is a common reason why someone might have their gallbladder removed?

• Too much exercise

• Eating too many vegetables

• Gallstones or cancer

• Not drinking enough water

What is a common side effect after a gallbladder is removed?

• Better sleep

• Indigestion

• Faster running

• Stronger muscles