Question

Bile juice is secreted by __________

Answer 1

Hint: Bile is a yellowish fluid that is secreted by the largest gland and the biggest internal organ of the body. Bile helps in the digestion of food in the stomach. Fats are broken down into fatty acids by bile which can take up into the body via the digestive tract.

Complete answer:
Bile is a bitter-tasting, dark green to the yellowish-brown fluid that is produced and secreted by the largest gland of the body, Liver. It is specifically secreted by the hepatic cells of the Liver. It later passes through the hepatic ducts and gets stored in the gallbladder.

Additional Information:
Bile stored in the gallbladder is given out in the duodenum while eating. Gall bladder functions as a storage reservoir for bile juice. The main components of the bile juice are,
- Water
- Bile salts
- Bile pigments
- Cholesterol
Bile salts act as emulsifying agents for the digestion of fats. The pH of Hepatic bile is 7.4 whereas of Bladder bile is pH 6.8. One liter of Bile is produced per day depending on the size of the body.

Note: The secretion of bile is often confused to be secreted from the pancreas. It is important to remember that pancreas DO NOT secrete or produce the bile. Instead, the pancreas that releases digestive enzymes and bile duct that releases Bile, together with help in the digestion.
Also, bile is known to be a digestive juice and is not a part of digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas. Bile promotes good gut health.