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The gallbladder stores bile which is released when food containing fat enters the digestive tract

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Does the gallbladder produce or store enzymes?

Neither.The gallbladder will store bile, but bile is not an enzyme. Bile is produced by the liver.


What is the pH for the enzyme in the gallbladder?

The pH for the enzyme in the gallbladder, known as bile salt hydrolase, is approximately 6.5 to 7.5. This pH range is optimal for the enzyme to function effectively in breaking down bile salts.


What do gallbladder produce?

I think bile


Which hormone causes and increased output of enzyme rich pancreatic juice and stimulates gallbladder?

Cholecystokinin


What is an emulsifier made by the liver from cholesterol and stored in the gallbladder?

Bile is a fat emulsifier that is made by the liver and is stored in the gallbladder. It is considered part of the mechanical digestion process of digestion.(Bile is NOT an enzyme)


What substance is stored and concentrated by the gallbladder for later use?

The gallbladder doesn't actually produce a substance, but it stores bile which helps with digestion and is produced in the liver.


What is emphysematous cholecystitis?

Emphysematous cholecystitis is a serious gallbladder infection caused by bacterial organisms. Clostridium or E. coli are the bacterial organisms that can produce gas in the walls of the gallbladder. This condition can be fatal and may require immediate surgery.


What does enzyme produce?

Amylase (ptyalin)


Does the gallbladder produce hydrochloric acid?

No, the gall bladder does not produce hydrochloric acid the oxyntic cell (chief cells) produce the hydrochloric acid.


How much bile does the gallbladder produce each day?

The gallbladder itself does not produce bile; rather, it stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver. The liver produces about 800 to 1,000 milliliters of bile daily. When needed, the gallbladder releases this bile into the small intestine to aid in digestion, particularly in the emulsification of fats.


Does the mountain goat have a gallbladder?

The cow is a mammal that does have a gallbladder. Like in humans, the cow uses its gallbladder to produce bile, which helps the cow digest any type of fat.


Which enzyme is used to produce RFLPs?

Restriction enzymes.