Question

Which of the following statements best describes individuals who have had their gallbladder removed?

1) The liver stops producing bile.
2) They cannot digest food.
3) Bile is released directly into the small intestine.
4) Bile is not delivered into the small intestine.

Answer 1

Bile is released directly into the small intestine after the removal of the gallbladder.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best statement that describes individuals who have had their gallbladder removed is that bile is released directly into the small intestine.

When the gallbladder is removed, bile is still produced by the liver, but it is not stored in the gallbladder anymore.

Instead, it is released directly into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.

This means that option 3) 'Bile is released directly into the small intestine' is the correct statement.