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It aids in digestion by secreting bile into the small intestines. It may contain gall stones which are made up of cholesterol; these may cause a blockage and necessitate the removal of the gallbladder.
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Is there an artificial gallbladder?
There is no artificial gallbladder that can act as a replacement for the human gallbladder.
What spot is your gallbladder in?
were is your gallbladder in your body
What is are facts about the gallbladder?
The gallbladder is a very hollow organ that sits right beneath the liver. The gallbladder is a sac-shaped organ which stores bile. It is divided into three sections: fundus, body, and neck. The bile that is stored comes from the liver. The bile is actually pressed or squeezed out of the gallbladder and into the small intestine. The adult gallbladder can store about 1.7 OZ of bile.
What is attached to the gallbladder?
The gallbladder is attached to the bile duct by a small tube called the cystic duct
What can cause pain in the gallbladder?
Gallstones cause pain and blockage in the gallbladder. More rarely, a person can get cancer of the gallbladder, but this is very rare.
What is your gallbladder part of?
The gallbladder is part of the digestive system.
What is the correct abbreviation for gallbladder?
The abbreviation for gallbladder is GB
What is the size of a gallbladder do you have a picture of the gallbladder?
it is 4x10 cm
What type of surgery is associated with the gallbladder?
Generally the surgeon will remove your gallbladder. Your gallbladder is usually functionless from the gallstones and you are used to the same. So you will get no problem to adjust with the absence of gallbladder.
What is the meaning of cholecysthiasis?
"Cholecyst" means "gallbladder," so cholecystiasis is a disease having to do with the gallbladder. Specifically, it is inflammation of the gallbladder.
What causes the gallbladder of a horse to burst?
Horses don't have a gallbladder.
What is the colour of gallbladder?
A healthy gallbladder is blue-green color.
