Bile

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bile)

Bile or gall is a bitter-tasting, dark green to yellowish brown fluid, produced by the liver of most vertebrates, that aids the process of digestion of lipids in the small intestine. In many species, bile is stored in the gallbladder and upon eating is discharged into the duodenum. (Wikipedia)

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Gall (bile)

Approved Date
18-Apr-2013

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