The Gallbladder and bile ducts:
The gallbladder is an organ that is located on the underside of the liver and on the right side of the abdomen. The function of the gallbladder is to store bile that is produced in the liver before the bile is secreted into the intestines. Bile secreted into the intestines helps the body digest fats. Bile ducts are tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder for storage and to the small intestine to aid in digestion.
Common disorders of the gallbladder and bile ducts:
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