Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1996 GS-I
Question

In which part of the body bile is synthesized?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Liver

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Liver”.
Bile is synthesized in the liver. The liver produces bile, which is then stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine to aid in the digestion and absorption of fats.

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