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Bile

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Anatomy and Physiology I

Definition

Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder that helps break down fats into fatty acids, which can be taken into the body by the digestive tract. It also aids in the elimination of waste products from the blood.

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