Kaplan Nursing Entrance Practice Exam

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Which organ is responsible for producing bile?

Gallbladder
Liver
Pancreas
Stomach

The correct answer is: Liver

The liver is the organ primarily responsible for producing bile. Bile is a digestive fluid that helps emulsify fats, making them easier to digest and absorb in the small intestine. The liver continuously produces bile, which is then stored in the gallbladder until it’s needed for digestion. This makes the liver an essential component of the digestive system, impacting how fats and fat-soluble vitamins are processed in the body. In comparison, the gallbladder serves as a storage site for bile but does not produce it. The pancreas plays a crucial role in digestion as well, particularly in producing digestive enzymes and insulin, but it is not involved in bile production. The stomach focuses on digesting food through acid and enzymes, and while it is important in the digestive process, it does not produce bile.